Speaking at his book launch for his autobiography, my decade as a red, rio ferdinand talked about uniteds rivalry with liverpool, and how he felt after scoring a last minute winner to beat them in 2005. Rio ferdinands beloved mum has died after a battle with cancer the second tragedy to hit the england legend in just two years. Paul scholes and rio ferdinand talk manchester united. Rio ferdinand was speaking at the launch of train effective, a new app to help any aspiring footballer improve their physical, technical, mental and tactical training skills. Now, he and girlfriend kate wright look set for a london move. What was countdown presenter rachel riley doing at rio ferdinands book launch. See more ideas about rio ferdinand, ferdinand and product launch. Guinness have teamed up with rio ferdinand and heyhuman for a new. Rio ferdinand helps guinness and heyhuman launch guinness. Riley, who supports manchester united, attended the.
John barnes was my favourite player as a kid, said rio. What was countdown presenter rachel riley doing at rio. Rio ferdinand lost his wife, rebecca ellison, to breast cancer in 2015. Why rio ferdinand got it badly wrong when criticising man. The brief to run a publicity campaign and book launch event for the first ever bonnier books now blink publishing imprint title, rio. I had already read and enjoyed rio ferdinands biography but i was a little doubtful whether i wanted to read this due to the main subject matter of the book. Last thursday rio had a book launch for his new autobiography. First title and moscow were the best moments of my career. Celebrities attend rio ferdinands autobiography launch in. Established as a registered charity in 2012, the rio ferdinand foundation works collaboratively with young people and communities to deliver progression pathways aimed at ensuring young people are socially mobile and empowered to be independent, take control of their lives and achieve their full potential.
Highs and lows of rio ferdinands manchester united career. Leaving the tube en route to rio ferdinands book launch i picked up a copy of sport magazine featuring an interview with the author, in which. Rio ferdinand has taken a huge step in raising this point with his documentary and new book thinking out loud. Aug 10, 20 countdown copresenter rachel riley was part of a starstudded lineup at rio ferdinands book launch party on wednesday evening. Two sides of rio as peckham boy meets glitz and rio ferdinand with his stepsisters at the launch of his book at the may fair hotel, london. Love, grief and being mum and dad 01 by ferdinand, rio isbn. My story by rio ferdinand meet your next favorite book. My decade as a red, a book of photographs and commentary, which had a. Rio gavin ferdinand born 7 november 1978 is an english former professional footballer who played as a centreback, and is now a television pundit for bt sport. Rio ferdinands top 5 seasons for manchester united. On my estate, most of the kids loved him and had posters of him in our bedrooms for football reasons. Rio and kate ferdinand among stars to help launch sport. The manchester united legend was joined by the likes of harry kane, ellie simmonds, jessica ennishill and max whitlock for the launch of the charity initiative.
Kate ferdinand says she and rio saved each other as she. He filmed a documentary, being mum and dad, earlier this year about how. You can tell that rio was having fun telling these stories and isnt afraid to use a few swear words to get his point across. It was rio ferdinands first trip to australia and tv stations were scrambling to meet. Rio ferdinand to release revealing autobiography the bookseller. My decade as a red featuring interviews from footballing legends ian wright and harry redknapp as well as tv personalities vernon kay and james. Countdown copresenter rachel riley was part of a starstudded lineup at rio ferdinands book launch party on wednesday evening. A year on, he is still trying to come to terms with this loss and its effects on him and his three children. In may 2015 rio ferdinand lost his 34yearold wife rebecca to cancer. Rio ferdinand is the latest celeb to launch a magazine, this time online.
Explore books by rio ferdinand with our selection at. Blink publishing, an imprint of bonnier publishing group, said that the book, which will be ghost written by david winner, will tell ferdinands. Rio ferdinands kate wright wedding gift that left her in. Signing for manchester united was one of the best days of my life, he.
Rio ferdinand latest news, gossip and rumours from the former manchester united defender jump directly to the content news corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media. Speaking at his book launch for his autobiography, my decade as a red, rio ferdinand talked about how great it felt to win the title for the first time with united in 2003. Rachel riley attends rio ferdinands book launch party. Rio ferdinand s career at manchester united began when he left elland road for old trafford, becoming the most expensive defender in the world for the second time, aged just 23 years old. Rio ferdinand and kate host festive nandos bash with party hats and personalised menus. After rebecca died, i just wanted to put everything, the feelings, the hurt, the shock, into a box and. Rio ferdinand latest news, gossip and rumours from the sun. Speaking at the book launch for his autobiography, my decade as a red, ferdinand talked about how great it felt to win that title. But is vanity or commercial nous driving such ventures, asks oliver luft. Produced by rio ferdinand, this story of a roughandtumble weekend league descends into an aimless kickabout a decade on from teaming danny dyer, 50 cent and brenda blethyn for 2009s bargainbin circler dead man running, rio ferdinand reenters the world of lowishbudget film production with a quasireal time drama centred on those lads and lasses mostly lads drawn to the roughand. The football star has joined other celebrities in a touching video for the launch of a bereavement charitys.
If i had just one more minute with my wife this is what i would say. Kate ferdinand shares hiit workout from her book on. Rio ferdinand and his wife kate were among a starstudded lineup to help launch sport relief 2020. Rio ferdinands book, thinking out loud, will be released in october. I asked asked rio ferdinand what the components are of a. He plays at centre back for manchester united in the premier league and at the international. Rachel riley attends rio ferdinands book launch party daily mail. Rio ferdinand wants more tech investments after launch of train effective coaching app steve mccaskill senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Qprs rio ferdinand strikes back at scared kick it out. My story with headline in 2007, and last year blink publishing released rio. Rio ferdinand launches another attack on kick it out at. Rio ferdinand is the latest celebrity to launch a magazine. Olly murs takes on rio ferdinand in the five fitness challenge.
My decade as a red, is released on the same day as his testimonial match against spanish side sevilla at old trafford, august 9. Rio ferdinand latest news, breaking stories and comment. Rio ferdinand to release revealing autobiography the. Rio ferdinand launches autobiography at londons mayfair. Rio ferdinand marked thursday nights launch of his autobiography with a withering attack on kick it out and its chairman lord ouseley, accusing the antiracism organisation of failing to. Kate found the time to plug her new fitness bookcredit. Kate wright and rio ferdinand are married claims mayor of resort where. Kate was speaking ahead of the launch of her book fitter happier healthier. Manchester united defender rio ferdinand hosts a launch party for his new book rio. Rio ferdinand has hit back at kick it out and accused the antidiscrimination organisation of being too scared to wear its tshirts in court during the race trial involving his brother. Rio gavin ferdinand born 7 november 1978 is an english footballer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Rio ferdinand book launch 30 july 20 the five mile press is publishing rio. Rio ferdinand had over a decade at the top of the game with manchester united, while he also captained england in a career which yielded 81 caps. A fast entertaining read filled with great english slang, and to the point style. My decade as a red in august and arranged an exclusive early booksigning, at kinokuniya, to coincide with manchester uniteds preseason sydney tour. Rio gavin ferdinand born 7 november 1978 is an english former professional footballer who. This event is going to be one for the books guinness night. A wedding gift from rio ferdinand to kate wright left the former towie star in tears the pair celebrated their wedding in turkey on friday and the 28yearold has revealed that rio gave her a. So when my great utd buddy buzzy invited me to see rio ferdinand launch his new book last year, there was no way i could say no. Rio ferdinand my autobiography 1st edition by rio ferdinand isbn. Rio ferdinand is the face of a new partnership and one family will get to spend a week playing football with the star.
It was rio ferdinands first trip to australia and tv stations were scrambling to meet with the star, after the. Janice st fort passed away today aged just 58, leaving the. We work with a variety of organisations and communities, providing advice, guidance, education and employment pathways. The final book value of ferdinands contract in manchester uniteds accounts. It was walkers role that was picked over in an offair dissection of the goal by the bt sport pundits and particularly rio ferdinand, though. Rio gavin ferdinand born 7 november 1978 is an english former professional. Rio ferdinands mum janice st fort dead at 58 the sun.
Rio ferdinand to release book on grief following wifes. Kate ferdinand reveals she will launch sport relief 2020 with husband rio after using fitness to overcome panic attacks and anxiety. Manchester uniteds rio ferdinand hosts launch party for. Rio ferdinand wants more tech investments after launch of. As a footballer growing up in the game i always backed the kick it out campaigns. Gary lineker and david morrissey launch football book in. Rio ferdinand spoke with clare balding in front on audience as part of his book launch promotion how long more is this going to go on for.