http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Rio_FerdinandFind stories, videos, and photos about Rio Ferdinand from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:36:09 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/tztop.jpghttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Rio_Ferdinand14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Rio Ferdinand from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United substitute Michael Owen broke Manchester City hearts with a dramatic winning goal deep into injury-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Chelsea stayed top of the English Premier League with a 3-0 crushing of London rivals Tottenham.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/15/football.juventus.manchester.bayern/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/15/football.juventus.manchester.bayern/index.html#cnnSTCTextLast season's losing finalists Manchester United opened their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win away to Besiktas, while Wolfsburg beat CSKA Moscow 3-1 in Tuesday night's other Group B clash.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/21/united.ferdinand.vidic.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/21/united.ferdinand.vidic.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United will be without central defender Rio Ferdinand for up to a month, the English Premier League champions said on Friday.Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/manchester.united.new.kit/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/manchester.united.new.kit/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United fans all around the world will be eagerly scouring for transfer news and gossip over the possible arrival of new players during the close season.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:25:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/26/champs.final/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/26/champs.final/index.htmlSI.com's Gabriele Marcotti breaks down Wednesday's Champions League final matchup between Manchester United and FC Barcelona (ESPN, 2:30 p.m. ET).Tue, 26 May 2009 17:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/21/champions.injuries/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/21/champions.injuries/index.html#cnnSTCTextBarcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta and Manchester United central defender Rio Ferdinand gave upbeat fitness updates as they battle to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League showdown in Rome.Thu, 21 May 2009 15:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/12/united.wigan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/12/united.wigan/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United are waiting on the fitness of England international Rio Ferdinand ahead of their vital trip to Wigan Athletic on Wednesday night.Tue, 12 May 2009 14:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/04/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/04/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been passed fit for their crucial Champions League semifinal rematch with Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday.Mon, 04 May 2009 16:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/01/rio.latest/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/01/rio.latest/index.html#cnnSTCTextRio Ferdinand could be fit for Manchester United's second-leg Champions League clash with Arsenal after scans revealed he had not cracked a rib.Fri, 01 May 2009 12:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/30/united.rio/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/30/united.rio/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United are sweating on the fitness of Rio Ferdinand after the central defender picked up a rib injury in the dying moments of their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal on Wednesday.Fri, 01 May 2009 11:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/19/cup.semi/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/19/cup.semi/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United's quintuple bid ended with defeat by Everton in a penalty shootout at Wembley in their FA Cup semifinal on Sunday.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:24:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/04/17/champs.league/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/04/17/champs.league/index.htmlThree English teams clinched the semifinals of the European Champions League this week, representing the Premier League's finest hour since ... well, since last season, when three English teams achieved the same feat. As they did the season before that. Indeed, only a much-fancied Barcelona side can prevent a second all-England final. With Team Limey all cock-a-hoop with jingoistic cockiness, we look back at those quarterfinal second legs, starting with the thriller at Stamford Bridge.Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/15/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/15/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo's sixth-minute strike saw holders Manchester United become the first English team to win in Porto, reaching the semifinals of the Champions League 3-2 on aggregate in the process.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/14/champions.porto/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/14/champions.porto/index.html#cnnSTCTextPorto coach Jesualdo Ferreira is backing his side to complete Manchester United's misery by eliminating the holders in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal return.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:17:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United go into Sunday's Premier League match against fifth-placed Aston Villa facing a striker shortage after Dimitar Berbatov was ruled out for a further two weeks.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/02/england.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/02/england.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextCentral defender Rio Ferdinand looks likely to give Sir Alex Ferguson some good news by declaring himself fit for Manchester United's crucial Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/10/united.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/10/united.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United received a major boost in their quest for an unprecedented quintuple as central defender Rio Ferdinand was passed fit to play in their Champions League last 16 return tie against Inter Milan on Wednesday.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/23/champions.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/23/champions.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTextTitle holders Manchester United are facing a "nightmare" injury crisis in central defense ahead of their Champions League San Siro showdown with Inter Milan on Tuesday.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/united.evra/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/united.evra/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United defender Patrice Evra has been ruled out for a minimum of three weeks after suffering a foot injury during the 3-0 Premier League win over title rivals Chelsea.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/uniited.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/uniited.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextRio Ferdinand returns to the Manchester United defense for Sunday's Premier League showdown with title rivals Chelsea while Cristiano Ronaldo will also take his place despite his high-speed car crash this week.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/27/manchester.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/27/manchester.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextRio Ferdinand will miss Manchester United's Barclays Premier League match against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on Monday with a recurrence of a back problem.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/16/ferndinand.title/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/16/ferndinand.title/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland international defender Rio Ferdinand has dismissed Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League championship this season.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/26/disliked.wags/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/26/disliked.wags/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe players love them, the papers love them and in general, the public seems to have taken them to their hearts -- their excessive shopping habits notwithstanding.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:25:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/11/20/intl.friendlies/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/11/20/intl.friendlies/index.htmlIn case you hadn't noticed, this week was a "FIFA date," which is when players leave their clubs, meet up with their national teams and face other nations. Sometimes, when qualification for World Cups is at stake, these can be thrilling dates. Most times, it's about as fulfilling as receiving one of those Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes winner's notifications in the mail.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:33:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/15/england.withdrawals/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/15/england.withdrawals/index.html#cnnSTCTextWayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have pulled out of England's squad for the prestige friendly against Germany in Berlin this week due to injury.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/11/world.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/11/world.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextWayne Rooney led the way with two goals as England ultimately ran riot against Kazakhstan at Wembley with a 5-1 win to stay firmly on course for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/26/transfers.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/26/transfers.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTextSwiss international central defender Philippe Senderos is joining AC Milan on a loan, subject to passing a medical on Tuesday.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/19/england.captain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/19/england.captain/index.html#cnnSTCTextJohn Terry has been named as England's permanent captain under new coach Fabio Capello and will lead the team in Wednesday's friendly against the Czech Republic at Wembley.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/29/england.squad/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/29/england.squad/index.html#cnnSTCTextSeven players involved in last week's Champions League final have been excused from England's trip to Trinidad and Tobago for their friendly international on Sunday.Thu, 29 May 2008 18:57:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/22/champs.final/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/22/champs.final/index.htmlMOSCOW -- "Football is the true winner tonight!"Fri, 23 May 2008 17:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/21/champions.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/21/champions.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed his side's "fantastic achievement" after they defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the Champions League in Moscow. Wed, 21 May 2008 22:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/15/united.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/15/united.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland international defender Rio Ferdinand has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with Manchester United which contractually ties him to Old Trafford until 2013.Thu, 15 May 2008 20:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/27/england.row/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/27/england.row/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Football Association and both clubs are to examine CCTV footage of a clash between some of Chelsea's ground staff and Manchester United players after Saturday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/21/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/21/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextDefender Wes Brown has committed himself to a new four-year contract with Manchester United ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/18/united.trio/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/18/united.trio/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League leaders Manchester United have signed up England international trio Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown to new long-term contracts at Old Trafford.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/15/england.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/15/england.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland defender Rio Ferdinand is on the verge of signing a fresh five-year contract with Manchester United, says his agent.Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/06/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/06/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United had to come from behind to draw 2-2 at Middlesbrough, extending their Premier League lead to three points in a snow-hit match marred by an injury to defender Rio Ferdinand.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/07/champions.totti/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/07/champions.totti/index.html#cnnSTCTextRoma have confirmed that Francesco Totti will not travel with the squad for Wednesday's Champions League return with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/08/football.manutd/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/08/football.manutd/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United hope that England defender Rio Ferdinand will recover from a foot injury in time for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/04/england.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/04/england.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextRio Ferdinand is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester United, according to Old Trafford manager Alex Ferguson.Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/01/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/01/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney scored a goal in each half as Manchester United won 2-0 in Roma's Olympic Stadium to virtually assure the Premier League leaders a place in the Champions League semifinals.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:11:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/02/28/transfers/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/02/28/transfers/index.htmlWith no credible individual statistics, no public salary information, murky transfer dealings and no salary cap or luxury tax, soccer doesn't really lend itself to the kind of Moneyball principles of baseball and other sports.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:05:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/20/champions.lyon/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/20/champions.lyon/index.html#cnnSTCTextCarlos Tevez stepped off the bench to grab a late equalizer for Manchester United in their Champions League knock-out round first leg match with Lyon in France.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:59:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/10/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/10/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have agreed to tour South Africa this summer and have also been asked to play a match in Israel to help mark the state's 60th anniversary celebrations. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:12:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/the_limey/12/28/manu.barton/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/the_limey/12/28/manu.barton/index.htmlGather round the fire and nestle close, dear readers, for here in the great hall of Castle Limey, amidst faded portraits and moth-eaten antlers, wise Team Limey has salutary holiday messages for you to contemplate. And some banter, too.Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/08/united.vidic/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/08/united.vidic/index.html#cnnSTCTextSerbian defender Nemanja Vidic has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Manchester United until 2012, the Premier League champions have confirmed.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/01/england.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/01/england.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland defender Gary Neville will make his return for Manchester United on Thursday night, playing in a local cup tie against Stockport. The 32-year-old injured an ankle in March and has also been troubled by muscle strains this season.Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/23/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/23/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo-goal Cristiano Ronaldo sealed Dynamo Kiev's fate and virtually secured Manchester United's place in the knock-out stages of the Champions League after a 4-2 victory in the Ukraine.Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/22/champions.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/22/champions.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextSerbian central defender Nemanja Vidic has convinced Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson that he should play in Tuesday's Champions League clash away to Dynamo Kiev.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/14/england.cole/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/14/england.cole/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland coach Steve McClaren has been forced to call up defender Luke Young for Wednesday's vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia after Ashley Cole was ruled out.Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/12/euro.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/12/euro.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextMichael Owen became only the fourth player to score 40 goals for England as his double strike helps them defeat Russia 3-0 in their crucial Euro 2008 Group E qualifier at Wembley. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/29/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/29/england.ferdinand/index.htmlCentral defenders Rio Ferdinand and Michael Dawson have pulled out of England's prestige friendly with Brazil and the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia through groin injuries.Tue, 29 May 2007 13:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/05/united.title/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/05/united.title/index.htmlManchester United moved to within touching distance of clinching the English Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday.Sat, 05 May 2007 13:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/15/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/15/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has aggravated a groin injury and is doubtful for the Premier League leaders' match at home to relegation battlers Sheffield United on Tuesday, the club said on Sunday.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/07/chelsea.carvalho/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/07/chelsea.carvalho/index.htmlThe English Premier League title race was blown wide open on Saturday when a rare goal from central defender Ricardo Carvalho gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Tottenham before Manchester United slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth.Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/02/27/england.cup/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/02/27/england.cup/index.htmlThree goals in the first six minutes helped Manchester United win 3-2 at Reading in their FA Cup fifth round replay to earn a quarterfinal place.Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/14/england.richards/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/14/england.richards/index.htmlTeenage defender Micah Richards will make his England debut and striker Andy Johnson will get a rare start in their friendly against the Netherlands, coach Steve McClaren has revealed.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/10/17/champions.groupf/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/10/17/champions.groupf/index.htmlPaul Scholes's first goal since the end of last year set Manchester United on their way to a 3-0 win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday which puts them on the verge of the Champions League knockout phase.Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/10/10/england.king/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/10/10/england.king/index.htmlEngland defender Ledley King has pulled out of the squad to face Croatia in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier because of a knee injury.Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/05/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/05/england.ferdinand/index.htmlEngland coach Steve McClaren is optimistic that center-back Rio Ferdinand will return to the side when they face Macedonia in a tough Euro 2008 qualifier on Wednesday.Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/08/20/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/08/20/england.united/index.htmlWayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United opened their Premier League campaign with a 5-1 rout of Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday.Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/04/17/worldcupteams.england/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/04/17/worldcupteams.england/index.htmlGroup B | World ranking: 10Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/03/14/ferdinand.racism/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/03/14/ferdinand.racism/index.htmlManchester United's England defender Rio Ferdinand has accused UEFA of not doing enough to combat racism in the European game.Tue, 14 Mar 2006 18:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/02/21/england.neville/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/02/21/england.neville/index.htmlEngland international Gary Neville has been fined £5,000 ($8,701) and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association following his wild celebrations after Manchester United's late winner against Liverpool last month.Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:17:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/02/01/england.premier/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/02/01/england.premier/index.htmlDavid Bentley hit a hat-trick for Blackburn in a dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United on Wednesday while leaders Chelsea were held 1-1 at Aston Villa.Wed, 01 Feb 2006 22:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/01/23/manchester.neville/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/01/23/manchester.neville/index.htmlManchester police have complained to the FA and Manchester United about England defender Gary Neville's celebration of the late goal that beat Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday.Mon, 23 Jan 2006 15:38:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/01/22/england.roundup/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/01/22/england.roundup/index.htmlA dramatic last minute winner from England defender Rio Ferdinand saw Manchester United close the gap on leaders Chelsea after a 1-0 win over fellow title challengers Liverpool at Old Trafford.Sun, 22 Jan 2006 17:53:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/26/england.chelsea/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/26/england.chelsea/index.htmlHernan Crespo scored the winning goal as Premiership champions Chelsea overcame west London neighbors Fulham 3-2 on Monday to keep up their relentless pace at the top in England.Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/14/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/14/england.united/index.htmlWayne Rooney scored twice and Rio Ferdinand grabbed his first goal for the club as Manchester United crushed Wigan 4-0 to go second in the Premier League on Wednesday.Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:19:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/01/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/01/england.united/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to comment on reports Roy Keane had castigated several team-mates in an interview that was so scathing the club's television station was ordered not to broadcast it.Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/21/england.final/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/21/england.final/index.htmlPatrick Vieira fired home the decisive penalty to give Arsenal a 5-4 shootout victory over arch rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final,after a goalless 120 minutes at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.Sat, 21 May 2005 17:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/18/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/18/england.united/index.htmlManchester United have suffered a double defensive injury blow ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal.Wed, 18 May 2005 09:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/11/england.squad/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/11/england.squad/index.htmlWayne Rooney and Manchester United colleague Rio Ferdinand will be left out of England's squad to tour the United States later this month, reports say.Wed, 11 May 2005 15:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/29/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/29/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson is increasing the pressure on defender Rio Ferdinand to commit his future to the club.Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/19/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/19/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Rio Ferdinand to commit his future to the Red Devils.Tue, 19 Apr 2005 13:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/16/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/16/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea over the 'chance' meeting in a London restaurant between the club's chief executive Peter Kenyon and United's Rio Ferdinand.Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/23/champs.groupd/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/23/champs.groupd/index.htmlManchester United qualified for the Champions League knockout phase with a 2-1 Group D victory over French champions Olympique Lyon on Tuesday.Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:34:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/17/spain.friendly/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/17/spain.friendly/index.htmlWayne Rooney was hauled minutes before the end of an ill-tempered first half as England sank to a 1-0 defeat in their prestige friendly against Spain in Madrid.Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:44:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/18/champions.bayern/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/18/champions.bayern/index.htmlBayern Munich coach Felix Magath left England international Owen Hargreaves out of the squad which travelled to Italy for Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus.Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/03/england.squad/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/03/england.squad/index.htmlManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan after serving an eight month ban for missing a drugs test.Sun, 03 Oct 2004 18:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/21/england.gerrard/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/21/england.gerrard/index.htmlLiverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be sidelined for two months with a broken left foot and will miss England's next two World Cup qualifiers.Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/20/england.manchester/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/20/england.manchester/index.htmlA rare double from French defender Mikael Silvestre handed Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand a victorious Premiership return in a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday.Mon, 20 Sep 2004 20:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/17/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/17/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the return from suspension of Rio Ferdinand will trigger an improvement in his side's defence after a disappointing start to the season.Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/31/germany.ailton/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/31/germany.ailton/index.htmlSchalke's Brazilian striker Ailton has been suspended for four matches and fined 15,000 euros for striking an opposition player and nearly missing a random drugs testTue, 31 Aug 2004 17:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/29/germany.ailton/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/29/germany.ailton/index.htmlSchalke 04's Brazilian striker Ailton almost missed a random drugs test on Saturday when he left the Arena Auf Schalke at half-time after being sent off in the 2-0 defeat by Hansa Rostock.Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/01/england.palios/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/01/england.palios/index.htmlEnglish Football Association chief executive Mark Palios resigned Sunday, the victim of a sex scandal that has also engulfed national coach Sven Goran Eriksson.Sun, 01 Aug 2004 19:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/11/united.heinze/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/11/united.heinze/index.htmlManchester United have strengthened their defense by signing Argentine Gabriel Heinze from Paris St Germain on a five-year deal for 6.9 million pounds ($12.57m).Fri, 11 Jun 2004 12:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/24/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/24/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United have begun talks with Rio Ferdinand about a new deal for the England defender, who is serving an eight-month ban for missing a drugs test.Sat, 24 Apr 2004 19:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/20/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/20/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has criticized the English F.A. for trying to get his eight-month suspension for missing a drugs test increased.Sat, 20 Mar 2004 13:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/19/ferdinand.reaction/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/19/ferdinand.reaction/index.htmlRio Ferdinand has admitted he is "absolutely devastated" after losing an appeal against his eight-month suspension for failing to take a drugs test.Fri, 19 Mar 2004 14:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/18/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/18/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has failed in his bid to overturn an eight-month ban for missing a drugs test.Thu, 18 Mar 2004 15:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/17/united.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/17/united.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand faces a three-man appeal commission on Thursday in his battle to overturn an eight-month ban for failing to take a drugs test.Wed, 17 Mar 2004 14:18:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/12/united.fortune/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/12/united.fortune/index.htmlQuinton Fortune has been ruled out for the rest of Manchester United's season following knee surgery manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday.Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/05/united.fortune/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/05/united.fortune/index.htmlManchester United face a defensive shortage ahead of their FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham at Old Trafford.Fri, 05 Mar 2004 14:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/27/blatter.doping/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/27/blatter.doping/index.htmlFIFA president Sepp Blatter told CNN he was "surprised" by the growing number of players testing for banned substances, but said world football's governing body would soon approve new guidelines on drug use.Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:17:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/25/champions.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/25/champions.united/index.htmlManchester United captain Roy Keane is set to be switched into central defence for the hard-pressed English champions as they visit Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday.Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/23/united.silvestre/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/23/united.silvestre/index.htmlManchester United have suffered another setback with the news that Mikael Silvestre is sidelined for three weeks after damaging ankle ligaments.Mon, 23 Feb 2004 13:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/17/england.wolves/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/17/england.wolves/index.htmlWolverhampton caused the shock of the season so far when they beat English champions and Premier League leaders Manchester United to climb off the foot of the table.Sat, 17 Jan 2004 14:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/16/united.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/16/united.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will begin an eight-month suspension for missing a drugs test next week, but said he still planned to appeal against the punishment.Fri, 16 Jan 2004 18:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/06/ferdinand.ban/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/06/ferdinand.ban/index.htmlCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (Reuters) - Danish sports minister Brian Mikkelsen has called for Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's doping ban to be increased to two years.Tue, 06 Jan 2004 20:26:00 EST