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Rio Ferdinand Joins EA SPORTS at FC Mobile Festival in Bangkok After TNT Sports Exit

His new role will see him host Q&A sessions, join a showmatch, present the winner’s trophy at the June FC Mobile Festival in Bangkok.

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Overview

  • Rio Ferdinand concluded his decade-long stint as a TNT Sports pundit with his final broadcast on May 31 covering the Champions League final.
  • He announced via social media that he will attend the Visa Presents EA SPORTS FC Mobile Festival in Bangkok on June 14-15 as an EA SPORTS ambassador.
  • At the festival, Ferdinand will lead on-stage question and answer sessions, compete alongside premier FC Mobile gamers, and award the £22,000 prize on June 15.
  • The two-day event will feature top FC Mobile competitors from across Asia and the Middle East playing before international football personalities and influencers.
  • Ferdinand has said he plans to focus on his Rio Ferdinand Presents brand and family commitments, and TNT Sports sources indicate he could return to broadcasting in a future capacity.