Rio Ferdinand Exclusive: Meeting President Trump, his toughest opponent and the player he would have liked to have played alongside

''You need three things to be a Manchester United player. You need to be able to run, take risks and have imagination.''

Fresh from the World Cup 2026 draw in Washington DC, Rio Ferdinand joins Helen, Liam and Phil Jones; to discuss rubbing shoulders with the stars, his playing career and the current Manchester United squad. 

Plus, Rio reveals the surprise opponent that used to cause him the most trouble as a defender and which player from today’s first team that he would most have enjoyed playing alongside.

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