How old is Rio Ferdinand, when did he and Kate Wright get engaged and why was he refused a boxing licence?

IN the world of soccer Rio Ferdinand is generally known as a sporting legend.

After forging a profitable profession on the pitch, the previous Manchester United star has now made his mark off the pitch as a soccer pundit.

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How old is Rio Ferdinand?

Rio Ferdinand, born November 7, 1978 is a former skilled footballer and sports activities pundit.

He celebrated his forty fourth birthday final month.

Over a 14-year worldwide profession, Ferdinand made 81 appearances for his nation and was appointed the nationwide group captain in 2010.

When did Rio Ferdinand change into a soccer pundit?

After leaving his mark on the world of soccer, Rio returned to the game in 2015 – however this time as a soccer pundit.

In 2015, he joined BT Sport as a pundit for his or her protection of the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

He is now a everlasting fixture offering his skilled soccer opinion and evaluation on a variety of fixtures.

Is Rio Ferdinand married and what number of youngsters does he have?

Rio shares one youngster together with his spouse Kate – a son named Cree who was born in December 2020.

In 2022, Rio and Kate introduced the lack of their second unborn youngster, which left the couple feeling “devastated and heartbroken”.

He additionally shares three youngsters from his former relationship together with his first spouse Rebecca Ellison – Lorenz, Tate and Tia.

Rebecca tragically handed away after a battle with breast most cancers on Could 2 2015, aged simply 34.

They’d been married since 2009.

In a assertion he launched to announce the information, Ferdinand stated: “My soul mate slipped away final night time.

“Rebecca, my fantastic spouse, handed away peacefully after a quick battle with most cancers on the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

“She was a implausible loving mom to our three stunning youngsters. She can be missed as a spouse, sister, aunt, daughter and granddaughter. She is going to dwell on in our reminiscence, as a information and inspiration.”