Rio Ferdinand is to go away TNT Sports activities after a decade with the broadcaster.
The 46-year-old former footballer will step away from his punditry position on the channel after that includes of their protection of the Champions League ultimate between PSG and Inter Milan on Saturday (31.05.25).
In a press release, Rio stated: “After 10 unimaginable years, I’ve made the tough resolution to step away from TNT Sports activities after the Champions League ultimate.
“Since retiring from soccer, it has been a privilege speaking concerning the recreation I like for a decade for sports activities followers watching on BT Sport and TNT Sports activities. I wish to acknowledge the super help from the group behind the scenes, whose laborious work usually goes unseen however has been important to our success.
“To everybody at TNT Sports activities, we now have an excellent finish to the season to stay up for on Saturday and for now all focus shall be on what I believe might go down as one of many nice European finals.
“The community continues to thrive with extra rights than ever, and I stay up for following its progress and the thrilling future that lies forward.”
The previous England defender continued: “Lastly, I want to thank my household and my administration firm New Period for his or her ongoing help.
“They’ve supported me to journey throughout Europe, following the perfect gamers and watching the perfect matches – for a soccer fan like me, it has been a dream come true.
“As I flip the web page to the following chapter, I carry with me numerous reminiscences. I’m enthusiastic about what the long run holds, spending extra time with my household, specializing in ‘Rio Ferdinand Presents’ and my different enterprise pursuits. I hope to remain linked with all of you in numerous capacities.
“Thanks as soon as once more for all the pieces!”
Ferdinand’s departure from TNT Sports activities is one other main exit on the earth of soccer broadcasting after Gary Lineker offered ‘Match of the Day’ for the ultimate time final weekend after 26 years as host of the well-known BBC highlights programme.
An emotional Lineker stated as he signed off: “It has been so particular, and I’m so sorry that your group was at all times on final.
“Time to say goodbye. Goodbye.”
