Rio Ferdinand Presents

Rio Meets is where the biggest names in football tell the stories you’ve never heard before and in this episode Gabriel Jesus sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of his most open and revealing interviews yet.From growing up in a favela playing football outside a prison, to sharing a dressing room with legends at Manchester City, Jesus reflects on the journey that shaped him — both as a player and a person.When discussing Arsenal’s title challenge, Jesus describes the difference in leadership between Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice along with the two young players who are “killers” in training who expects big things from.He lifts the lid on working under Pep Guardiola - including the tactical demands, the intensity in training, and the one thing Pep tries to coach out of all the Brazilian players.Jesus also reveals how he developed his bond with Neymar and why he thinks he’s the greatest player of his generation.There are also incredible insights into elite dressing rooms, from Vincent Kompany’s leadership to Sergio Agüero’s mentality, plus Jesus’ ultimate 5-a-side team. This is a conversation about football at the highest level — but more importantly, about mindset, identity and what it really takes to win.👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and who you want Rio to sit down with next!00:00 Intro: The boy from Brazil01:14 Meeting Gabriel Jesus01:29 Growing up in the Favelas: My first football02:31 Playing at the Police Complex: More than just a game03:56 The loss of passion in modern Brazilian football05:16 The greatness of Neymar Jr.07:27 Dealing with pressure in Brazil vs. England09:02 When ex-players talk: Impact on the dressing room11:35 Arriving at Man City: Meeting Pep & legends13:16 Pep’s "Best Striker-Defender": Sacrificing for the team14:31 Creating chaos: The role of the modern No. 916:42 How the game has changed in 10 years18:55 Does Pep Guardiola allow freedom?21:16 Coaching specifics: "Don't use your studs!"23:10 The unpredictability of playing for Pep25:16 Vincent Kompany: A manager in the making27:11 Rio’s most under-appreciated teammates29:22 The Mikel Arteta effect at Arsenal31:01 The mental shift: From 2nd place to Champions33:54 Dressing room leaders: Declan Rice & Martin Ødegaard36:05 Why modern squads need 22 captains37:07 Training with Declan Rice: "The Horse"40:23 Bukayo Saka: Humble, strong, and elite42:38 Comparison: Saka vs. Vinícius & Rodrygo44:21 The next generation: Max Dowman & Ethan Nwaneri47:51 Dark moments: Dealing with long-term injury50:28 Nutrition and lifestyle changes51:41 Finding faith: Baptism and perspective54:00 The life of a footballer: Missing major family moments55:46 Gabby Heinze: The "crazy" coach at Arsenal57:12 Defending Arsenal’s set-piece "dark arts"01:01:44 Final prediction: Will Arsenal win the league?01:02:45 Picking the Ultimate 5-A-Side Team (No Keepers)#RioFerdinand #GabrielJesus #Arsenal #ManchesterCity #PremierLeagueSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeetsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With only 90 minutes of international football before Thomas Tuchel names his England World Cup squad, Rio Ferdinand sits down with Joel Beya and Ste Howson to break down the real decisions facing England - and it’s not as straightforward as people think.From inside insight into the England camp, to the big calls Thomas Tuchel has to make, you’ll hear Rio pick his starting XI for the important knockout matches and the truth about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence from the squad.There’s analysis on whether Harry Maguire really is England’s 5th choice central defender (behind Trevor Chalobah) and why Luis Enrique’s impact on Ousmane Dembele will help France in the summer.Rio also reveals why he would not go to Tottenham if he was Roberto De Zerbi and which African sides could cause surprises at the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Batistuta, legendary Argentine striker known for lethal goal-scoring in Argentina and Serie A. He recalls life with Maradona, contrasts Maradona and Messi, and names today’s top forwards. He explains what makes a natural goalscorer, training habits, and opens up about chronic ankle pain and its career cost.

A look at Mohamed Salah’s confirmed early exit from Liverpool and the club’s planned farewell. Discussion of his recent dip in goals and form and tensions with the manager. A review of his place among Liverpool legends and where he might move next, from Saudi to MLS. Debate over wages, club business reasons, and how Liverpool might replace him or reset tactically.

Rio is joined by Joel Beya and Ste Howson to analyse Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup Final where they pay particular attention to Mikel Arteta’s decision to stick with number 2 goalkeeper Kepa.Rio reveals why he thought that was a big mistake both tactically and in terms of the mentality it showed. There is a defence of Declan Rice who Rio believes “couldn’t do his job” because of the lack of service and praise for Pep Guardiola’s tactics that may have shown other Premier League opponents how to overcome Arteta’s Arsenal.The trio all believe that Tottenham might be playing their football in the Championship next season and after a frustrating draw with Bournemouth - Ste and Rio lay out what the priorities should be for Manchester United to address in the summer if they are to compete in the Champions League.Rio makes another plea for Danny Welbeck to be picked in the World Cup squad for England and he also reveals the release of an extra special Gabriel Batistuta interview where the Argentinian legend divulges some incredible detail about Rio’s idol - Diego Maradona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They debate whether a low-key coach can deliver big results and defend a surprise interim manager against charisma snipes. Bruno Fernandes’ leap into elite goals-and-assists territory gets praise. A teenage goalscorer’s meteoric rise and World Cup wild-card chatter spark excitement. They also mock team huddles and assess coaching impacts from the Premier League down to non-league.

Rio unpicks a viral Scholes post and why it was not a personal attack on Carrick. They debate whether Arsenal are being unfairly discredited and praise Arteta’s reinventions. Young talents breaking through get attention, including why academies struggle to prepare centre-backs and the value of tough loan spells.

Discussion of Benjamin Sesko’s movement, speed and why defenders struggle to handle him. Tactical ideas on how to supply him more chances with direct passing and varied patterns. Debate about adding aggression to his game to unsettle opponents. Assessment of Bruno Fernandes’ creative influence and coaching of forward runs. Conversation on Leny Yoro’s mistake and how coaching will correct his learning curve.

Rio is joined by Joel Beya and Ste Howson to look at the weekend’s action both on and off the pitch whilst also looking at Michael Carrick’s selection dilemmas ahead of Manchester United v Everton on Monday Night Football.After Declan Rice’s comments about how the dressing room has evolved so that players are more responsible for upholding standards and discipline - Rio looks at how Mikel Arteta’s side responded to being pegged back by Tottenham and why Rice’s on-pitch apology is a good sign.4 Premier League players were racially abused over the weekend and following Vinicius Jr’s allegation of racism in the game against Benfica, Rio praises Vincent Kompany for the way he responded to a question about how football deals with incidents of discrimination. There’s a debate about whether Bernardo Silva is world class, why Salah might be “embarrassed” about recent performances as the Egyptian endures his longest Premier League goal drought and why Rio’s namesake at Liverpool is “electrifying”Rio Presents Brought To You By CRAFTD https://uk.craftdlondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diogo Dalot, Manchester United and Portugal full-back known for leadership and longevity at the club. He talks about discipline and culture after Ruben Amorim’s tenure. He reflects on coaching influences like Michael Carrick, Cristiano Ronaldo’s routines, handling criticism without playing the victim, and the pride of wearing the armband.