FA probing coin assault on Ferdinand during rancorous Manchester derby

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 18:05

The Football Association (FA) has opened an investigation after Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was hit by a coin by a rival fan, which led to bleeding, and confronted by a supporter on the pitch during their stormy derby match against local rivals Manchester City.

Ferguson backs Ferdinand brothers’ demand of sterner measures against racism

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 15:47

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed defender Rio Ferdinand and his brother Anton after they argued not enough is being done to tackle racism, and urged the football chiefs to buckle up.

Rio Ferdinand ready to shake hands with John Terry

Last Updated: Thursday, October 25, 2012, 15:02

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is ready to offer Chelsea duo of John Terry and Ashley Cole his hand during their Premier League clash on Sunday.

Man Utd look to slash Ferdinand salary with new deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 16:49

Manchester United are ready to offer Rio Ferdinand a one-year contract extension in January – but on around half his current salary.

Ferguson faces backlash following Ferdinand criticism over ‘Kick It Out’ T-shirt row

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 15:09

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a backlash after he criticised defender Rio Ferdinand for not wearing Kick It Out anti-racism t-shirts.

‘I’ll back my black players if they walk off,’ says Ferguson following ‘Rio walkout’

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 15:27

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that he would back any of his black players walking off the pitch in protest against racial abuse.

‘Embarrassed’ Fergie says ‘Rio Ferdinand let Man U down by refusing to wear anti-racism T-shirt’

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 14:18

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that Rio Ferdinand has let down the club after he followed his brother, Anton’s footsteps to refuse to wear a `Kick It Out’ anti-racism T-shirt in protest to the perceived weak punishment meted out to John Terry for his verbal abuse.

Ferguson advises Rio Ferdinand ‘to concentrate on playing for Man U’

Last Updated: Sunday, September 30, 2012, 12:48

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told Rio Ferdinand to “concentrate on playing” for the club.

Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand could be out for two months

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 14:02

Manchester United`s defensive crisis is set to deepen with the news that Rio Ferdinand could be absent for up to two months after he suffered an injury in training this week.

Bolt aiming to score at Man U

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 00:05

Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand tweeted after seeing Usain Bolt’s 100m semi-final, “If you want that trail at Man U shout on me, I’ll speak to the boss!! Well done in 100m, waiting for you to smash the 200m now! “.

Ferdinand refutes ‘choc ice’ tweet about Cole had racist connotation

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 22:53

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has denied that his “Choc Ice” tweet about Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was racist in any way, saying the term referred to some one who is a fake.

No respite for Terry, just yet

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 14:11

The FA announced its decision immediately after Terry was cleared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for racially abusing Ferdinand during the Premier League match between Chelsea and QPR last October.