Sports presenter Rio Ferdinand lands fresh opportunity following unexpected exit from TNT Sports.
Hey there! Let's chat about Rio Ferdinand's latest move! This bloke ain't sitting around twiddling his thumbs, no siree! He's jetting off to Bangkok, Thailand, for a bash called Visa Presents EA Sports FC Mobile Festival on June 14.
Sound like a blast, right? Well, that's not all. Rio's gonna be a main event, hosting a Q&A session, playing in an FC Mobile Showmatch alongside some e-sports stars, and even presenting the winner's trophy—along with a £22,000 prize—on June 15. It's time to showcase his football know-how and mingle with the fans!
Rio's been confirming his plans via social media: "Bangkok, here I come! I'm headed to the Mobile Festival Bangkok – where passion, skill, and football culture collide! Can't wait to see you all."
Now, this event comes after some changes in his media career. After ten years with TNT Sports, Rio's gonna be hanging up his pundit boots, saying his goodbyes following the 2024/25 Champions League final. On his Instagram, he shared the hard decision: "After ten years…I've decided to step away from TNT Sports…Focusing on my own media company."
This move means more time for Rio with his family, working on his media company, and pursuing other business interests. But hey, don't worry—we'll still be hearing from this legend!
By the way, in May, Rio had a health scare that kept him from punditry duties prior to the Champions League final. He recovered in time for the Europa League final on May 21—where his former team, Man United, lost 1-0 to Tottenham. But hey, this guy has an impressive playing history: six Premier League titles, two League Cups, and even a Champions League win. He's also a 81-cap England veteran, representing West Ham, Leeds, and QPR in his 20-year football career.
- Rio Ferdinand's football career stretches over 20 years, including six Premier League titles, two League Cups, and a Champions League win.
- Despite his media career change, fans can still look forward to Rio's appearances, as he'll be jetting off to the Champions League and hosting a Q&A session at the Visa Presents EA Sports FC Mobile Festival in Bangkok, Thailand.
- As the MMA world is another avenue of interest, one can't help but wonder if Rio might delve into other sports like football and MMA when pursuing new business opportunities.
- In the 2024/25 Champions League final, Rio will be saying goodbye to TNT Sports after a decade of work, making way for more time with his family, growing his media company, and potentially spearheading future endeavors.
