Rio Ferdinand Presents

Anderson sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of the most honest and unexpected Rio Meets yet — a story that goes far beyond football and one that’s been requested by thousands of you for many years.

From leaving home at 11 and living in a football stadium without any parents, to becoming a Golden Boy winner and signing for Manchester United via Jorge Mendes, Anderson opens up on the reality behind the journey - including why money, not passion, drove his early international career.

He reveals what it was really like living with Cristiano Ronaldo - from brotherly support to full-blown arguments, mind games over ping pong matches and being sent to do the weekly Costco shop. Plus, why Ronaldo’s obsession with winning left a lasting mark… and why Anderson believes just “5%” of that mentality would have changed his entire career.

There are incredible stories from what he described as “the greatest dressing room in football” - including why Ryan Giggs pushed him to take a Champions League final penalty, the moment his life flashed before his eyes walking to the spot, and how legends like Paul Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson shaped him (even if he couldn’t understand a word the manager was saying).

Anderson also lifts the lid on the personalities inside that iconic United squad - from naming his dog after Wes Brown, to clashes with Cesc Fàbregas, dressing room chaos with Nani, and why that team’s togetherness made them the best he ever played in.

Plus, his honest take on modern football - including why Bruno Fernandes has carried United in recent years, why Michael Carrick deserves more respect, and why Neymar is still Brazil’s key to winning the World Cup.

This is Anderson like you’ve never seen him before - raw, funny, emotional and completely unfiltered.
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Fresh off winning “YouTube Channel of the Year” at the British Sports Journalism Awards, Rio Ferdinand is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to break down Manchester United’s performance against Brentford and what it really says about this team.

Casemiro’s record-breaking numbers spark a bigger debate: how do Manchester United replace him? And do those replacements have the mentality required to thrive under the pressure of Old Trafford?

Rio also gives his honest take on Michael Carrick’s time as interim manager, the perception around his impact, and what it could mean for his future in terms of a more permanent role.

Mainoo gets his flowers for his recent performances before Ste gets praised after key predictions on Liam Rosenior and Arsenal’s title race struggles come true.
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This is Paul Pogba like you’ve never seen him before.

In one of his most open and honest conversations, Pogba sits down with Rio Ferdinand to talk through the moments that defined his career and the personal struggles that shaped the person behind the player.

From growing up at Manchester United’s academy alongside (and fighting) Ravel Morrison, to learning from legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Rio himself, Pogba reveals what it really took to survive in one of football’s most demanding environments - and why he felt he had to leave when he did.

He opens up on the reality of his second spell at Manchester United, the pressure of his world-record transfer fee, the lack of clarity or plan for his role in the team, and why he believes the environment at the club made it difficult to succeed.

Pogba reveals that he did not know who Graeme Souness was until Rio gave him some detail on his career and achievements within the game which prompts a fascinating discussion about how he felt the media misunderstood him.

But this conversation goes far deeper than football.

Pogba speaks candidly about family issues, betrayal, and the emotional toll it took on him and those closest to him - including the impact it had on his mother. He also reflects on his time away from the game, the challenges of being out of football, and what it’s been like watching from the sidelines with his children asking when he’ll return.

There are also powerful insights into his career highs — winning the World Cup with France, his relationship with stars such as Kylian Mbappé and how players like Andrea Pirlo, N’Golo Kanté and Antonio Conte helped elevate his game to another level.

Plus:
Why consistency of position is everything at the elite level
His honest thoughts on Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and modern midfield roles
The truth about his relationship with José Mourinho
And why he will never change who he is
This is a rare, unfiltered look at one of football’s most talked-about players - in his own words.

📚 Chapters
00:00 Rio Meets Paul Pogba
03:34 Learning English Football
08:11 First Team: Learning from Pros
12:19 First Team Call-Up Delay ⏰
16:20 Juventus: New Challenge
20:12 Pogba's Contract Situation
24:18 Best Midfield Partners Analysis
29:44 Synergy with Kylian Mbappé
33:17 Pogba's Best Man Utd Season
37:01 Bruno Fernandes: City Impact ️
40:47 Football: My Life, My Joy
45:29 Mourinho's Training Methods
49:03 Managerial Changes at United
53:47 Scott McTominay's Success Story
59:36 True Friends in Adversity
01:03:25 Varane: Defensive Pillar ️
01:07:27 Karim Benzema: Striker Analysis

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Rio is joined by two former captains of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra to analyse everything that’s happened at the club this season and look ahead to what needs to be put in place ahead of the next campaign.

After Cole Palmer said he was happy at his club as long as there was Champions League football and Manchester United inflicted a damaging defeat in their pursuit of European football, Giggs has his say on whether Carrick should sign Cole Palmer from Chelsea.

Evra warns the Manchester United hierarchy that they are in danger of “becoming Chelsea” if they don’t give Michael Carrick the job following his successful interim period in charge. Giggs also praises Carrick for the job that he’s done and comments on former team mates’ negativity around his appointment.

The trio also look at the title run-in and the differences between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola and their approach to this crucial time of the season.

Giggs picks out his favourite wingers in today’s game and Evra reveals how he developed the relationship with Giggs and why the club legend is his “favourite” player that he played with.

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Rio is joined by two former captains of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra to analyse everything that’s happened at the club this season and look at the title race.

After Arsenal couldn’t get past Manchester City in their crucial match - Evra details what he thinks the problems are at the club and Giggs details how Mikel Arteta should look to overcome them in the remaining games.

Evra almost walks out of the recording when discussing Theo Walcott’s comparison of the ’08 Man Utd team with the current Arsenal side and Rio asks whether Bruno Fernandes would get a start in any of Gigg’s teams from his time at the club.

After Cole Palmer said he was happy at his club as long as there was Champions League football and Manchester United inflicted a damaging defeat in their pursuit of European football, Giggs has his say on whether Carrick should sign Cole Palmer from Chelsea.

Evra warns the Manchester United hierarchy that they are in danger of “becoming Chelsea” if they don’t give Michael Carrick the job following his successful interim period in charge. Giggs also praises Carrick for the job that he’s done and comments on former team mates’ negativity around his appointment.

📚 Chapters
00:00 Rio Presents w/Giggs and Evra
04:27 Carrick's Managerial Role
07:55 Manager Candidates Debate ️
10:50 Man United Squad Depth Needs
13:01 Man United Player Expectations
15:12 Man United Player Character
18:08 Kobbie Mainoo's Potential
20:53 Casemiro's United Tenure
24:22 Ryan Giggs: A Role Model
27:30 Bruno Fernandes' Impact
30:57 Momentum in Sports Leagues
35:12 Arteta's Critical Season Test
37:31 Dembele's Unique Skill Set
40:33 France's Talented Squad Depth

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Welcome back to Rio Presents, brought to you by CRAFTD.

We’re live and direct after a huge weekend in the title race, with plenty to get into following Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea and another frustrating chapter for Arsenal. The conversation starts with a closer look at the impact of half-time decisions, and how the contrast between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta is becoming more and more evident when games are on the line.

Rio also reflects on dressing room moments from his own career, revealing how the right message at half-time can completely transform a team’s performance. From there, the focus shifts to some of the standout players driving City forward this season, including the unpredictable brilliance of Ryan Cherki, the incredible output from Nico O’Reilly at left-back, and the growing influence of Marc Guehi during this crucial stage of the campaign.

As always, we dive into the stats behind the story, comparing City and Arsenal’s attacking numbers and asking serious questions about where things are going wrong for Arteta’s side. With teams seemingly finding a blueprint to disrupt Arsenal’s build-up play, we explore whether the rest of the league is starting to catch on, and what that means for their title hopes.

There’s plenty of debate throughout the show, including fan questions on everything from recent criticism around key players to the bigger picture at Arsenal, and even whether this could be a defining moment for Arteta’s future at the club. We also touch on wider talking points across the game, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and standout performers across Europe.

To round things off, there’s a quick look at Roberto De Zerbi’s difficult start at Tottenham, plus a well-deserved shoutout to one of the young talents we’ve been backing on the podcast, Rio Ngumoha, after a special moment at Anfield.

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