Rio Ferdinand Presents

Jorginho, a skilled midfielder for Arsenal, shares his journey from Brazil to Italy and his unique football experiences. He discusses the emotional impact of Rio Ferdinand's past criticisms and praises Mikel Arteta's coaching. Insights into Bukayo Saka's potential for greatness and Jorginho's admiration for Rodri's playing style highlight the conversation. He also reflects on Champions League victories, his love for musicals, and the bond with Declan Rice, revealing a rich portrait of life on and off the pitch.

Rio, Joel and Ste are reunited to look back at Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United to discuss whether the players like Marcus Rashford are equipped to deal with the Portuguese’s dramatic tactical shift and identify those players who could benefit most from it. They look at the concerning statistics related to United’s goalscoring which pre-dates even Erik Ten Hag and pick their favoured front three to fit into Amorim’s 3-4-3. Ste then switches attention to the title race focusing on a ‘concerning’ win for United's rivals Liverpool, the developing contract scenario between the club and Salah before discussing Arsenal’s realistic title hopes when they sit 9 points behind the leaders.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Lewandowski sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss his legendary career and share insights into the minds of two of football’s greatest managers: Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp.Hear Lewandowski’s honest take on Guardiola’s tactical brilliance and intense preparation, including how he interacted with the players at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski also opens up about Klopp’s unique ability to inspire and motivate players, recalling how one heartfelt conversation at Dortmund changed the trajectory of his career and links to Rio’s own experiences with his family.From competing against Lionel Messi to redefining the role of a modern striker, Lewandowski reflects on the lessons he’s learned from football’s elite and reveals how young players like Lamine Yamal are able to have a positive impact on his perspective and career. Lewandowski also opens up about the fact he’s still not won a Ballon d’Or, the reasons he believes that is still the case and reflects on the part of his career where he was competing with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. What’s your favorite memory of Lewandowski on the pitch? Share in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more unmissable football stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Keane, a former professional footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring and distinctive celebrations, joins the conversation. He dives into the alarming shortage of elite strikers today, contrasting them with legends like Henry and van Nistelrooy. Keane shares fascinating stories from his career, including financial troubles at Leeds and his unforgettable partnership with Berbatov. He also humorously recalls creating a 'Leeds Boy Band' and discusses the evolving role of strikers in modern football. A mix of nostalgia and laughter awaits!

Rio is reunited with his old team mate Edwin van der Sar who speaks for the first time since suffering a brain haemorrhage. This exclusive interview covers the different perspective that serious event has given him, the Champions League victory in 2008, and Edwin also gives his view on the current Manchester United number one, Andre Onana.The pair look at the impact Erik Ten Hag had at Ajax, why he wasn’t able to succeed at Old Trafford and the strategies and personalities required in order for a club’s senior leadership team to be successful.After becoming CEO at Ajax, Edwin details the pressures of that job and analyses the changes INEOS have made since coming into Manchester United. He also details what happened when he suffered a brain haemorrhage whilst on holiday following his resignation from the Amsterdam club.Rio reveals why he was so grateful for Edwin’s penalty save in the Moscow shootout in ‘08 and Edwin reveals the impact a young Cristiano Ronaldo had on the dressing room following his arrival aged 18. Edwin also tells Rio about the role Ruud van Nistelrooy played in Sir Alex Ferguson recruiting him from Fulham and why ‘gentle’ Zinedine Zidane was a joy to play with at Juventus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why MUFC should “100%” keep Ruud | Comparing Rodri and Odegaard to Paul ScholesAfter taking charge of 4 games, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss why Manchester United should look to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy in some capacity at the club following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.Owen analyses a whole host of Premier League midfielders and has huge praise for both Rodri and Martin Odegaard as well as analysing why Bruno Fernandes has been much more effective since the departure of Erik Ten Hag.Plus Joel Beya poses a question about Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal following more dropped points after Rio and Owen identify who the casualties could be in the United squad after Amorim implements his style and tactical approach.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Morris joins Rio and Joel on this episode to look at the priorities for the new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.After being labelled the Premier League’s ‘worst pressing team’ after drawing 1-1 with Chelsea, Jody breaks down what a coach needs to have in place to create a successful press and details the reasons why United haven’t been able to sustain that style of play for 3 seasons.There’s a shoutout for Nottingham Forest right back Ola Aina and more flak for Joel after Arsenal give up more ground in the title race.Plus, does Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or prove that football is ‘boring’? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man United have officially announced new manager Rúben Amorim has taken charge at Old Trafford. Rio gives his instant reaction to the news and what it might mean for interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. Rio breaks down how Amorim might setup at Man United and what his management style is like.What do you make of Man United's appointment of the Portuguese coach? Is he the man to lead Man United back to the glory years? Or is he just another Erik ten Hag?Remember to like, comment and subscribe if you're new to the channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Ronaldo and Beckham is the Rolls-Royce defender Virgil van Dijk who braves rainy conditions to speak to Rio about his career. After starting in his native Netherlands, Virgil details the lessons he learned following his move to Celtic and discusses the impact of new manager Arne Slot.Liverpool’s captain also praises Arsenal’s William Saliba and talks about his favourite battles with Premier League strikers whilst dissecting the tactical make-up of both Jurgen Klopp and Slot’s teams.There’s a debate about how critical pundits can be and details his role in getting the best out of team mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.#RioFerdinand #VirgilVanDijk #FootballTalk #Saliba #ArneSlot #FootballFutureSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio 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.

Former professional footballer Patrice Evra, known for his legendary time at Manchester United, joins football analyst Joel Beya to tackle the fallout from Erik Ten Hag's sacking. They reflect on the decline of discipline and accountability in modern players and criticize the blame culture surrounding injuries and refereeing, labeling it a ‘loser’s mentality.’ The duo reminisces about intense Arsenal vs. United rivalries, the coaching philosophies of great managers, and the evolving dynamics of player creativity in today's football landscape.