having won it ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in 2024. 2025 Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand names player to win award ...

Rio Ferdinand has backed Real Madrid to retain ... d'Or - which would make him the second African player to scoop the award. Despite Manchester City's struggles this term Ferdinand believes ...

Rio Ferdinand knows first-hand the weight of expectation ... now,” he told CNN Sport after winning the Player Career Award at the recent Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has tipped Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah as a likely contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Salah has been one of the standout players for Liverpool this season.