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Your questions, my answers! This time on Rio Reacts, I'm tackling everything you guys want to know about the beautiful game and beyond!
We're hitting big topics like:
Ruben Amorim's process at Man Utd: Invest now or wait?
Jack Grealish's next move: Where does he fit best?
Identifying a 'good manager': Is it instinct, or something more tangible?
The confidence journey: When does a player truly know they're good?
Cristiano Ronaldo & the 2026 World Cup: Can he really do it?!
And a special shout-out to the fans asking if I'm coming to the States for pre-season!
Tune in for raw reactions and honest takes! Like, comment, and subscribe for more.
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Man United's summer budget: Is it a crisis or an opportunity? Rio Ferdinand challenges financial expert Kieran Maguire on the reality of Manchester United's transfer funds, and whether they'll be forced to sell stars like Rashford or Garnacho to buy new talent.
Discover how United's PSR allowance compares to rivals like Arsenal and Chelsea . Kieran argues that "spending smart, instead of spending big" might be the only way forward for Old Trafford. We also reveal how other top clubs rank on the PSR healthy list and what that means for their summer spending power.
#ManUtd #MUFC #FootballFinances #PSRRules #TransferStrategy #RioReacts #PremierLeague #FootballTransfers #FinancialFootball
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Welcome to Rio Reacts, where Rio Ferdinand gives his raw, unfiltered reactions to the stories that get your WhatsApp groups buzzing!
This episode, Rio's talking about two generational talents:
š„ Cristiano Ronaldo's Unbelievable Career: 938 career goals?! Rio breaks down Ronaldo's insane international record (138 goals!) and Portugal's transformation with him. Can he reach 1000 goals?
š Lamine Yamal vs. Young Ronaldo: At just 17, Yamal has already won the Euros, two La Liga titles, and the Copa del Rey! Rio asks: who was better at 17, Ronaldo or Yamal? We compare their stats and early achievements.
#CristianoRonaldo #Ronaldo #LamineYamal #Yamal #RioReacts #Football #GOAT #Barcelona #RealMadrid #Portugal #Spain #FootballLegends #Soccer
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Former PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi joins Rio and Fletch for a special Rio Reacts episode where the trio analyse what has made this PSG team so irresistable and pleasing for fans in the Champions League.
After years of relying on superstar individuals, including in the teams Matuidi played in, PSG have built their success on teamwork and togetherness and the hosts look at how that transformation has taken place.
After playing for PSG, Juventus and the French national team, Matuidi is perfectly positioned to give detailed insight into the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba and reveals why having a family has helped Ousmane Dembele become a better player.
Along with stories of how Zlatan and Ronaldo helped turn Blaise into a winner, he creates a 5-a-side team based on the best players heās played with along with the best PSG front three from all of the attacking talent the French club have ever had at their disposal.
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In the final episode of the series - Rio sits down with the OG number 6 - Claude Makelele to discuss how he became so good as playing that position, the team mates that got the best out of him and the midfielders he admires the most.
He reveals why Chelseaās huge transfer outlay was more successful than the āGalacticoā era at Real Madrid and his toughest opponent from the Premier League along with his favourite player from his time in the Spanish capital.
Thereās analysis of Ryan Gravenberchās change in position and details on what went wrong for Chelsea in their penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final, plus - his 5 a side team is a joke.
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Join Rio Ferdinand and Joel Beya for their Season Review! After the final round of Premier League fixtures everyoneās final position has been confirmed, the Champions League places are set and Manchester United finished 15th.
Ruben Amorim gave a speech to the Old Trafford crowd after Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa, with the future of players including Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho two of many points to be sorted this summer at the club.
Former Man Utd players Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku win Serie A with Napoli! There's also a Fan Q&A where Rio Ferdinand answers your questions!
Xabi Alonso is set to be named new Real Madrid manager, can he get the best out of Vinicius Jnr, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe?
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Rio travels to Paris and gains behind the scenes access to find out whatās transformed this PSG side into Champions League contenders. After relying on superstar individuals for the last few years, Luis Enrique has one of the most well-balanced teams in Europe.
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football and he reveals what he enjoys most about playing for Enrique. He discusses the hardest opponents heās played in the competition this season and how the trio of Dembele, Doue and Barcola motivate each other in training and help keep him at the top of his game.
After leaving Wolves, who decided against making his loan move permanent, few could have predicted his ascent to one of the most talented midfielders in Europe - Rio finds out why Wolves didnāt work out for the Portuguese player and how he maintained the self-belief to ensure he realised his potential.
Another Portuguese midfielder who is realising his potential under Enrique is 19 year old Joao Neves. One of the most humble footballers - he discusses why he avoids the limelight and why playing with the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo helped shape his mentality and values.
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Tottenham are Europa League Champions after a hard-fought final against Manchester United in Bilbao.
Did Spurs prove the doubters wrong? Is Ange staying? And what on earth happens next for Manchester United with NO Champions League football?
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Anton Ferdinand joins Rio and Joel after a trip to America to celebrate West Ham Unitedās involvement in the Premier Leagueās Summer Series.
The trio look ahead to the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur along with the specifics of what Ruben Amorim should be prioritising in the summer transfer window.
Thereās analysis of the players who left the club in January on loan and the hurdles those individuals will have to overcome in order to either rehabilitate themselves at Old Trafford or carve out a career elsewhere.
To mark the Premier League Summer Seriesā return to the U.S. and thanks to Anton, West Ham and the Premier League, you have the chance to win:
West Ham signed shirt (24/25 squad)West Ham goody bag including signed photo of Anton playing and scoring against his brother.AFC Bournemouth retro shirt signed by Rio (from the time he spent on loan there)AFC Bournemouth signed shirt (24/25 squad)Manchester United signed shirt (24/25 squad)Everton signed shirt (24/25 squad)2 General Admission tickets to a Premier League Summer Series game of their choosing (excludes travel and accommodation)For more information and to enter the competition, head here: https://www.premierleague.com/summerseries
Rio responds directly to members of the podcast audience who asked questions about the security of Amorimās position as manager along with the priorities for Arteta for Arsenal this summer.
Anton also discusses the role of harmful language in sports media and details the impact that negative words can have on individuals who struggle with their mental health - visit https://www.sportinmind.org/mad-headlines for more details on how to support the cause.
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Joel Beya and Ste Howson join Rio after a weekend where Manchester United suffered a record equalling NINTH home league defeat. The trio discuss reasons why Hojlund is getting frustrated with teammates not providing him with more chances and how manager Ruben Amorimās quotes and interviews could translate into the playerās mentality.
After struggling to comprehend the vitriol faced by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rio invites Liverpool supporter Shea onto the pod to try and see it from his perspective and Shea wastes no time in laying out his thoughts on the defender leaving for Real Madrid on a free. That debate prompts Rio to reflect on the way academy graduates are treated by clubs now and also when he was playing at Old Trafford.
Joel picks up on Jamie Carragherās comments about Declan Rice and discusses how long players will continue to believe in manager Mikel Arteta if they consistently canāt get over the final hurdle to win a trophy.
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In a special episode to launch Fanatics new flagship London store, Rio is joined by two players who are seasoned fans of collectibles.
The pair are also genuine friends outside of football and reveal the advice they give to each other about opponents before giving insight into life under Ange Postecoglu at Tottenham and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
Dom discusses why playing against Virgil Van Dijk was his toughest assignment so far this season and Tosin describes what Maresca demands from his players when it comes to following tactical instructions.
After viewing a card thatās worth over Ā£1,100,000 Tosin and Dom speak about why they started collecting, their most valuable cards and why itās important to them before revealing the youngsters at Chelsea and Spurs respectively who we should look out for in the near future who could be worth a lot both as a player and a collectible.
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Join Rio Ferdinand in Barcelona for a brand new Rio Reacts, powered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max! We break down all the action from the Champions League Semi-Final First Legs:
How good is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal?
Can Arsenal find a way back against PSG in Paris?
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Peter Crouch joins Rio and Joel to discuss Liverpoolās Premier League title win after they beat Spurs at Anfield. According to Rio, Crouchy gives the BEST explanation of why Liverpool supporters are responding differently to the possibility of Trent Alexander Arnold leaving the club compared to Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk and Rio wonders whether the celebrations with supporters might make him want to stay.
Crouchy gives his opinion on whether Manchester United should sign Liam Delap or Victor Osimhen and says why Alexander Isak could make the same impact as Virgil Van Dijk if he prioritises a move to Liverpool in the summer.
The former Englands striker admits he wouldnāt enjoy playing in todayās football because of the lack of service for number 9s so Joel asks him to pick 4 current midfielders to feed him in a dream lineup.
Rio and Crouchy reminisce about days with England together, the training drill that made players most nervous and why Steven Gerrard is held in the highest regard by his former Liverpool team mate.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The wait is OVER! Rio Ferdinand sits down with Manchester United LEGEND Ryan Giggs in this exclusive "Rio Meets" episode. From explosive winger to decorated veteran, Giggsy opens up about the evolution of wingers, the potential of Garnacho, playing alongside Bale and the ICONIC Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, hear his unique perspective on the values needed at Man Utd, the differences between the '99 and '08 Champions League winning squads, dealing with fan criticism, his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and his journey into management. Don't miss this in-depth chat with a true Old Trafford hero!
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Ahead of the exclusive interview with Ryan Giggs being released - Rio wanted to release a special bit of content from his chat with the Manchester United legend.
Following several heated debates with several podcast regulars on the topic of who is better between Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo - Rio wanted to hear from the man who played with them both.
Before he gives his definitive opinion, Giggs also discusses why he admires Ronaldo so much, the first impression the Portuguese winger made and how the treatment dished out by Paul Scholes and himself helped Ronaldo acclimatise to life at Manchester United.
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Owen Hargreaves joins Rio and Joel to discuss the hugely important Europa League tie against Athletic Bilbao following Manchester Unitedās 15th loss in the Premier League this season.
Thereās advice for Rasmus Hojlund and tips from Owen Hargreaves on how he could better utilise his pace in the Premier League, thereās analysis on how Declan Rice came out on top in his battle with Jude Bellingham as Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid and Rio details how INEOS could sell the club to any potential suitors in the transfer window.
Rio and Owen also reveal the financial implications for the players if they help United qualify for the Champions League and the importance of Casemiroās experience in these crucial knockout fixtures.
Rio is delighted to hear that Owen agrees with his assessment of the importance of signing Victor Osimhen and details how the development of academy player Chido Obi hinges on recruiting the correct striker to be the ānumber one'. Plus Rio reveals why he was so happy for Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the crucial goal as Liverpool took one step closer to securing the Premier League title.
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Rio Reacts is BACK! Join Rio Ferdinand for his explosive take on Man United's unbelievable Europa League comeback against Lyon and Arsenal's statement win over Real Madrid in the Champions League! Plus, find out this week's Fan's Edition winner and enter to WIN tickets to Man Utd v Athletic Bilbao! Delivered by Just Eat.
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Ste and Joel join Rio for this episode where they look ahead to Manchester United and Arsenalās crucial midweek European matches after a difficult weekend in the Premier League,
Rio admits he feels sorry for some of the players who donāt look capable of handling the pressure of playing at Old Trafford and debates with Ste about the value and potential of Alejandro Garnacho. Ste asks Rio to analyse the reasons for Leny Yoroās improved form and details why Ruben Amorim is able to build a connection with supporters in a way that Erik Ten Hag wasnāt able to.
After meeting Mason Mountās father in Dubai, Rio discusses how players gain or lose confidence after joining the club and states that Bruno Fernandes is the āonly player with confidenceā after a 4-1 loss at Newcastle.
Joel and Rio discuss how Mikel Arteta should approach the second leg against Real Madrid and they praise Ste for opening up on a recent video where he detailed his journey to losing a 100lbs and the strength it took to do so.
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Rio and Joel look at the rebuilding job that Manchester United and Ruben Amorim will undertake during the summer and identify the areas in which they should strengthen as a priority.
Thereās a debate around which striker they should prioritise out of Osimhen and Gyokeres and Rio details why he would suggest leaving Old Trafford if he was advising Alejandro Garnacho. Thereās a total 4 players on Rio's shopping list that he believes would complement the desired style of play and make the team better
Following Kevin De Bruyneās announcement that this season is to be his last at Manchester City, Rio selects his all time Premier League midfield three and reveals why he feels sorry for Rasmus Hojlund, the importance of Henrik Larsson for Wayne Rooneyās career and the attribute that lets Manchester United down in comparison to every other Premier League club.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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