Rio ferdinand leaves tnt sport role after 10 years in emotional statement

RIO FERDINAND HAS ANNOUNCED HE IS LEAVING HIS ROLE AS A PUNDIT WITH TNT SPORTS AFTER SATURDAY'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL IN A STATEMENT RELEASED THROUGH HIS X ACCOUNT ISAAC SEELOCHAN

Senior Sport Central Audience Writer and JAMIE GARDNER PA CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER 12:31, 28 May 2025 Rio Ferdinand has announced he will leave his punditry role at TNT Sports to dedicate

himself further to his entrepreneurial ventures. The ex-Manchester United and England centre-back has been analysing games on the channel for 10 years. Ferdinand confirmed he will leave

following the broadcast of this Saturday's Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. The 46-year-old expressed that the choice was his own and that he left on

amicable terms. He cited a desire to dedicate more time to his family after extensive travel for Premier League coverage with BT Sport and TNT. "Since retiring from football, it has

been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching BT Sport and TNT Sports," he said in a statement released through his X account. "I want to

acknowledge the tremendous support from the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often goes unseen but has been essential to our success. "As I turn the page to the next chapter, I

carry with me countless memories. I am excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents and my other business interests. "I

hope to stay connected with you all in different capacities. Thank you once again for everything!" Insiders at TNT Sports have communicated to the PA news agency that Ferdinand's

exit is on good terms and options remain open for potential collaborations. Article continues below HOW TO FOLLOW OUR NUFC WHATSAPP CHANNEL Did you know you can now get Newcastle United

stories on WhatsApp? As well as our NUFC communities, we also have a channel dedicated to sending you the best news, opinion and analysis on all things black-and-white. All you have to do is

follow our channel on WhatsApp by clicking this link or you can find us by searching Chronicle Newcastle United. Updates will then automatically appear if you select the Updates option on

your WhatsApp menu and selecting the 'Chronicle - Newcastle United' channel. It's as easy as that. There are already thousands signed up, but remember to turn your

notifications on so don't miss out.