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Who threw the coin at Rio Ferdinand?
Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand was left with a head wound after apparently being struck by a coin during his team’s match at Manchester City. Ferdinand received a cut above his left eye after it hit him as he celebrated Robin van Persie’s winning goal.
How much did Leeds buy Rio Ferdinand for?
In 2000 Leeds United broke the British transfer record to sign Ferdinand for £18 million. This also made him the most expensive defender in the world.
Why was Rio Ferdinand suspended?
Ferdinand was banned for eight months in December 2003 after failing to take a drugs test in September of that year.
How much did Rio Ferdinand cost?
Manchester United finally got their man last night after agreeing a world-record transfer fee for a defender of £30 million with Leeds for their England centre half Rio Ferdinand.
How old was Rio when he joined United?
At the age of 19 years and 8 days, Ferdinand earned his first full England cap as a substitute in a friendly against Cameroon on 15 November 1997, making him the youngest defender to play for England at the time (a record broken in 2006 by Micah Richards).
Did Rio Ferdinand win Champions League?
At Manchester United, he won the Premier League, his first major club honour, in a successful first season at the club. More club success followed with another Premier League win in the 2006–07 season and a Premier League and UEFA Champions League double the following year.
What happened to Rio Ferdinand boxing?
Rio Ferdinand retires from boxing before first fight after being denied licence. The former footballer, who has been “training 4-5 times a week”, says he is hanging up his gloves with a “heavy heart”. Rio Ferdinand has retired from boxing before he has even fought a bout after being refused a professional licence.
What does Rio Ferdinand do now?
Rio Gavin Ferdinand (born 7 November 1978) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and is now a television pundit for BT Sport.
How old is Vidic?
39 years (October 21, 1981)
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How many times did Paul Scholes retire?
Scholes announced his retirement from playing in May 2011 and was appointed as a coach at Manchester United. He returned to playing in January 2012, and played one more season for the club before retiring again in May 2013.