Overview

• Ferdinand’s final on-air appearance came during PSG’s 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich on May 31.
• He declined a contract renewal with TNT Sports and parted ways on good terms, receiving a personal send-off from presenter Laura Woods.
• The former Manchester United defender plans to dedicate his time to his Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast and other business ventures in addition to family commitments.
• A severe virus earlier this year led to Ferdinand’s hospitalisation and forced him to miss coverage of key Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
• Reports suggest Ferdinand and his wife Kate have been exploring properties in Dubai, though no move has been officially confirmed.