

129 episodes
by Rio Ferdinand Presents · English
Welcome to Rio Ferdinand Presents, the destination for any football fan who wants the biggest names, the best analysis and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups. From a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football, Rio invites you to sit back in your home or on your commute to enjoy his three distinctive shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Giggs and Barry Glendening (Football Weekly) discuss why playing Lionel Messi for Manchester United was “impossible,” focusing on his movement, acceleration, game IQ, and professionalism,…
1 Sep 2026 · 11m · 4 chapters
Rio Ferdinand and Ste Howson react to Manchester United’s early-season revival after a 5-2 win, debate Bruno Fernandes’ quality versus past United greats, analyze United’s style (crosses, shots,…
31 Aug 2026 · 51m · 25 chapters
Live post-match reaction to Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, focusing on Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick, second-half improvement, and broader squad/season expectations (no…
30 Aug 2026 · 26m · 12 chapters
Rio Ferdinand and co-hosts debate what went wrong for Manchester United in their opening Premier League match (vs Hull), how to fix it tactically, and then pivot to Arsenal’s strong start and other…
24 Aug 2026 · 36m · 15 chapters
Transfer-window reaction focused on Man United’s midfield recruitment (Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, Santos), plus Aston Villa’s reported squad raid (Esri Konsa, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers,…
19 Aug 2026 · 13m · 3 chapters
Yuri Tielemans discusses his quick transfer to Manchester United, how he fits into the midfield, and what he believes makes a successful “controller” and elite No.6.
14 Aug 2026 · 33m · 14 chapters
Rio reports on Manchester United pre-season camp in Dublin, Marcus Rashford’s return to training, and transfer speculation involving Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jed Spence, plus a discussion of Man City’s…
11 Aug 2026 · 5m · 4 chapters
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández discusses how strikers should move and adapt, what he learned at Manchester United and Real Madrid, and why people misread Cristiano Ronaldo and underrate other players.
6 Aug 2026 · 58m · 25 chapters
Hugo Lloris reflects on France’s World Cup-winning journey (2018) and discusses why Kylian Mbappé is “destined” to win again, plus how elite attackers like Messi and Mbappé are hardest to defend.
14 Jul 2026 · 1h · 26 chapters
The episode is a World Cup wrap-up and preview hosted by Rio Ferdinand with Stephen Hansen and Joel B.
13 Jul 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters
The episode (Rio Reacts, in LA) argues that England’s Jude Bellingham is the best England tournament player since 1966, when England won the World Cup.
12 Jul 2026 · 15m · 6 chapters
England’s World Cup match planning (vs Norway), especially defending Erling Haaland; managing yellow-card suspension risk; and transfer talk about Andre Santos (£50m to Man United) plus other rumored…
10 Jul 2026 · 31m · 13 chapters
The episode is a Real Reactions discussion of England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico and the fallout from Jude Bellingham’s “Crumble” comments.
6 Jul 2026 · 18m · 12 chapters
Thiago Alcántara gives behind-the-scenes stories from elite football, comparing Pep Guardiola vs Jürgen Klopp, explaining how midfielders read “patterns,” and discussing how modern training and…
4 Jul 2026 · 59m · 28 chapters
The episode is a football discussion on England’s World Cup performance and who should win the Ballon d’Or.
3 Jul 2026 · 35m · 15 chapters
England’s knockout match vs DR Congo, focusing on Thomas Tuchel’s approach, the need for patience/faith after an early 1-0 deficit, and how substitutes (especially Gordon) can swing games in…
1 Jul 2026 · 13m · 8 chapters
England’s World Cup knockout outlook, especially vs DR Congo; debate over Marcus Rashford’s role and how England should structure midfield/attack; broader claims about African teams’ growth and…
29 Jun 2026 · 29m · 16 chapters
Rio Reacts episode reacting to England’s 2-0 win over Panama, assessing overall tournament performance, and debating tactics and player selection.
28 Jun 2026 · 15m · 6 chapters
The episode debates the World Cup’s early goal glut, Brazil’s resurgence, and England’s midfield setup. Guests argue Vinicius Jr.
26 Jun 2026 · 33m · 19 chapters
Clarence Seedorf discusses England’s midfield (Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice), how “old school” mentality and arrogance can help players win, and why modern football often overemphasizes…
25 Jun 2026 · 1h 4m · 24 chapters
England’s World Cup group-stage draw vs Ghana (England 0-0 Ghana) and the backlash/overreaction in England, plus tactical lessons and a debate about Cristiano Ronaldo after his Uzbekistan goal.
24 Jun 2026 · 13m · 7 chapters
World Cup discussion covering (1) Rio Ferdinand and guests reacting to criticism of Jeremy Doku, (2) a debate over Cristiano Ronaldo’s role after a poor performance, (3) Belgium vs Iran match…
21 Jun 2026 · 22m · 15 chapters
Thierry Henry discusses what it takes to win at the highest level, using examples from his development, Arsenal, Barcelona, and France’s World Cup-winning mentality.
19 Jun 2026 · 1h · 18 chapters
England’s World Cup/major tournament opener vs Croatia, focusing on manager Thomas Tuchel’s bold tactics, Harry Kane’s role, Jude Bellingham’s “ego” debate, and England’s defensive problems; plus…
18 Jun 2026 · 26m · 12 chapters