What are the key qualities that make a world-class central defender, according to Rio Ferdinand?

Jul 29, 2021 ... SportFootball. Football fan denies racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand. Jamie Arnold pleaded not guilty to causing racially ... Jan 22, 2021 ... In a powerful documentary Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me, released a couple of months back, Ferdinand explains how it all affected him ... Jan 25, 2025 ... Retired football ace Anton says he knew nothing but soccer until he retired in 2019, having joined the East London club's academy at nine. Sep 19, 2017 ... The 38-year-old, who retired from football two years ago, will be backed by betting company Betfair as part of its 'Defender to Contender' ... Dec 6, 2022 ... Imran Ahmed joins Rio Ferdinand to explore the dangers of online racial abuse against footballers in his new series Tipping Point. Sep 18, 2024 ... 'I come to be entertained' - Rio Ferdinand says Manchester City's Rodri is not "entertaining" enough to win the Ballon d'Or before Champions ... Sep 7, 2021 ... The Home Affairs Committee examines online racist abuse of footballers on Wednesday 8 September when it takes evidence from former footballers Anton Ferdinand, ... Oct 6, 2022 ... People don't know that you did ballet. no, but it sounds you did a pretty good level. yeah, I've done gymnastics. gymnastics at the London Olympic Games. Anton Julian Ferdinand (born 18 February 1985) is an English former footballer who most recently played for St Mirren as a centre back. He was a product of ... Mar 3, 2021 ... “We're delighted that Rio is coming onboard as one of our first investors and that he's excited to be part of our new proposition. The team here ...