Rio Ferdinand demands government action in passionate speech on 'disgusting' racism incidents

straight to your inbox every day for free Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has demanded a reality check after the reaction to his side's defeat against Manchester United. The La Liga side were thrashed 4-0 by United on Thursday night as the two teams met in the first-leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie.

He may have become a dad for the fourth time following the birth of his son Cree, but Rio Ferdinand has reflected on his journey in fatherhood with his eldest three children.The former footballer, who said wife Kate Ferdinand has adapted to being a mum, shared his regret over not being able to spend as much time with children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine, when they were growing up.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he knew he was going to have a baby with wife Kate Ferdinand as soon as they couple started dating in 2017. Speaking about his relationship with his wife on Gabby Logan’s Mid Point podcast, Rio, 42, explained: "Kate came in and really sacrificed everything for us.

Rio Ferdinand has opened up about how he and wife Kate Ferdinand have been adjusting to life as new parents after welcoming their son Cree in December. Speaking on Gabby Logan’s podcast, Mid Point, Rio, 42, gave an update on the adorable tot as he candidly discussed fatherhood.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand described Alexandre J ankewitz's red card horror tackle on Scott McTominay as 'crazy'. The Southampton youngster was sent off just over 70 seconds into the 9-0 drubbing for a high foot that caught McTominay on the thigh.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville and Roy Keane both feel that Edinson Cavani has ousted Anthony Martial in Manchester United's best starting XI. The former PSG striker has made a positive impact since joining United on a free transfer in October and was named in the line-up to face Arsenal on Saturday evening.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDwight Yorke has backed Anthony Martial to find form for Manchester United despite the forward being singled out for criticism in the shock midweek defeat to Sheffield United. Martial had a goal ruled out in the defeat to the Blades, whilst former United defender Rio Ferdinand picked out the forward's reluctance to track back as a key reason as to why they conceded the decisive goal in the 2-1 loss.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand bemoaned Manchester United players' lack of consistency after their shock defeat by Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side suffered their first Premier League loss for 13 matches against the division's bottom club on Wednesday night. The 2-1 reverse at Old Trafford leaves United one point behind Manchester City, having played a game more than the league leaders.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand was critical of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles, David de Gea and Nemanja Matic after Manchester United lost to Sheffield United.United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke securing only a second Premier League victory of the season for the visitors.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has described Thomas Tuchel as a 'man of detail' as the German prepares to take over from Frank Lampard at Chelsea.Lampard was sacked by Roman Abramovich on Monday morning after just 18 months in charge, with the Londoners ninth in the Premier League table following six defeats in 19 matches this term.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were prepared to offer huge money to Borussia Dortmund for winger Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. However, United were put off by Dortmund's asking price of €120million (£106m), with the Old Trafford club feeling such a fee was not feasible in today's current market.

Kate and Rio Ferdinand enjoyed a family walk in the snow, with their baby son Cree appearing to see snow for the first time. Rio documented the wintry walk, as he filmed wife Kate pushing their baby son Cree in a buggy in the snow.

direct to your inboxProud dad Rio Ferdinand looked the picture of contentment as he cradled his baby son in matching loungewear.The 42-year-old former Manchester United player and his boy Cree were twinning in taupe tracksuits.Football pundit Rio completed the look in matching furry-lined slippers bearing his initials.He shared a photo on his Instagram and wrote to his 4.5m followers.    "Father & Son matching up day!! 1st of many #fatherandson.""Too cute," cooed one follower."Adorable,"