Tuchel Keeps Proving Doubters Wrong - Rio Picks World Cup Dream Team

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   19 Aug 2026 · 13 min

   Baleba to Man Utd done? 🚨 Konsa to Arsenal & Watkins Saudi bombshell | Rio Reacts

   The transfer market is officially on fire! 🔥 Rio Ferdinand is back on Rio Reacts breaking down massive deadline moves and breaking news across the Premier League. Manchester United are closing in on Brighton midfield powerhouse Carlos Baleba in a £60m + £5m add-on deal. Rio breaks down why United’s recruitment patience finally paid off after Brighton demanded £100m last summer, and how Baleba reuniting with former Lille teammate Leny Yoro and fellow Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo creates instant chemistry alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Down in North London, Arsenal are in advanced…

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   14 Aug 2026 · 33 min

   Youri Tielemans: Rashford is the Opposite of What People Say | Carrick sees himself in me

   Rio Ferdinand sits down with new Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans to discuss his surprise move to Old Trafford, his first conversations with Michael Carrick and why joining United was an opportunity he couldn't turn down. Tielemans reveals what Carrick told him about his role, why the United boss sees similarities between them and how he wants Tielemans to control the tempo, take responsibility in possession and how he can help connect United's defence with their attacking players. The Belgium captain gives his early assessment of his new midfield partners, discussing what Bruno…

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   11 Aug 2026 · 5 min

   Rio on Marcus Rashford's Return & Myles Lewis-Skelly Transfer Links!

   Pitchside and live from Manchester United’s pre-season training camp! Rio Ferdinand reacts directly to the latest major headlines coming out of the Red Devils' tour. In this episode, Rio breaks down Marcus Rashford’s return to full fitness, what he’s seeing from him in training, and why a rejuvenated Rashford is crucial for United's upcoming Premier League campaign. Plus, Rio addresses the transfer reports linking Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly with a potential move to Old Trafford—evaluating whether the young versatile left-back/midfielder fits Manchester United’s recruitment plans. #MUFC…

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   6 Aug 2026 · 58 min

   Chicharito: Everyone Gets Cristiano Wrong | One thing Haaland is missing

   Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández joins Rio Ferdinand to relive one of football's most remarkable careers, opening up on the dressing rooms that shaped him and the biggest names he played alongside. You’ll see Chicharito like never before as he passionately explains why Cristiano Ronaldo was "never arrogant", revealing what the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was really like behind closed doors at Real Madrid and why the Portuguese icon's relentless mentality is so often misunderstood. The former United favourite also breaks down the movement that…

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   14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr

   Hugo Lloris: After losing to Messi - It’s Mbappe’s DESTINY to win this World Cup

   World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris joins Rio Ferdinand for an exclusive conversation that only a handful of people in football history could ever have. As one of the few men to captain his country to World Cup glory, Hugo takes Rio inside the pressure, leadership and emotion behind lifting the biggest trophy in football. Lloris explains why Kylian Mbappé looked different from his very first France training session, the work that transformed him into one of the world's deadliest forwards and why he believes greatness is still written in his destiny. He also relives the unforgettable 2022…

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   12 Jul 2026 · 15 min

   Jude is England’s best Tournament Player since 1966

   Continuing his trip around Los Angeles with Airbnb, Rio watches the England v Norway match on Venice Bach with Fox Sports commentator Darren Fletcher. After scoring another brace, Rio declares that Jude Bellingham is England’s finest tournament player since the Three Lions won the World Cup in 1966. There’s praise for Elliot Anderson - who Rio thought should have been awarded man of the match and serious love for the way Thomas Tuchel has approached this tournament. Rio reveals how much confidence the players will take from the ability of their manager to impact and change the course of a…

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   10 Jul 2026 · 31 min

   Why Andrey Santos is NOT over-priced at £50m | How to defend Haaland

   Rio continues his trip round LA thanks to Airbnb and invites Fara Williams to join him, Ste Howson and Joel Beya to round up the latest transfer news from the Premier League and looks ahead to England’s World Cup quarter final with Norway. After Thomas Tuchel gave his players 36 hours off after a gruelling tie against Mexico, Rio and Fara discuss the trust the manager has in his players and how that becomes so important for those individuals who are at risk of being suspended if they pick up another booking. There’s a crazy stat about Erling Haaland’s goalscoring record against Jordan…

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   6 Jul 2026 · 18 min

   Responds to Jude Bellingham’s “Crumble” Comments

   Rio gathers everyone around the fire pit at his Airbnb after England were victorious in a World Cup Classic in Mexico City. Jude Bellingham was England’s talisman again and spoke about how his teammates are different to previous generations because they didn’t “crumble” when put under severe pressure by their hosts. There’s analysis of Bellingham’s maturity and how he has developed his attitude since his last major tournament with England. Joleon Lescott praises Thomas Tuchel’s “unique ability” to change the game from the bench and the gang discuss how effective the German is at utilising…

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   4 Jul 2026 · 59 min

   Playing with Messi and Training with Yamal | Thiago Alcántara takes us BTS at Barca

   Thiago Alcântara joins Rio Ferdinand at his Airbnb in Los Angeles for one of the most detailed football conversations you'll hear anywhere. From turning down Manchester United before eventually facing Rio in the Premier League, to playing under both Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp, Thiago explains how two of football's greatest managers see the game completely differently. He reveals the conversation with Pep that convinced him to leave Bayern Munich, why Klopp believed Liverpool were missing control in midfield and the tactical details that shaped one of the most successful teams of the…

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    3 Jul 2026 · 35 min

    Messi, Olise or Kane for the Ballon d’Or

    Rio is joined at his Airbnb by Joleon Lescott, Joel Beya and Ste Howson to speak about Harry Kane’s exploits, the contenders for the Ballon d’Or and Joleon’s journey into coaching. Lescott hits out at John Terry’s “entitlement” after he suggested there was nobody better than himself to take on the interim role at Chelsea and revealed his frustrations at being overlooked for the job. After spending three international camps and six matches with the senior mens England squad alongside Lee Carsley, Joleon reveals what impresses him the most about captain Harry Kane before a debate about the…