Rio Ferdinand destroys his attention from Punditry to concentrate on his production company and his family, since the Champions League final marked his last show for TNT
Rio Ferdinand expressed his gratitude to the TNT sports team while he dropped the curtain in his time with the channel after the final of the Champions League. For the last time, the former defender of Manchester United looked like an expert for the broadcaster, while Paris Saint-Germain Inter Milan decimated 5-0.
Ferdinand announced in the structure of Europe's highest profit match that his journey to the Allianz Arena in Munich would see him step from a hectic schedule. The ex-England International spent a decade with travel as part of the BT Sport and then TNT team for Premier League and European promotion, and plans to spend more time with his family.
Ferdinand will also work with his management company New Era and focus more on his production company, on which he produces podcasts and conducts interviews. 'Rio Ferdinand Presents' has more than 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube
In the construction of the victory of PSG, presenter Laura Woods offered a nod to it as a moving night for her colleague. The TNT star offered a moment for Ferdinand to think.
She asked him in the broadcast: “Rio, you just recorded it all, right?”
“Yes, I did,” he replied. “I have been to the city for three days now. It has been a bit of a boy's tour. We love it.”
And Ferdinand continued by giving a graceful speech and led to those with whom he had worked on and out of the camera. “I just want to thank everyone I worked with,” he said.
“My work has been made a lot easier by the great people and friends with whom I have worked and will remain friends for many years.
“As important as the people you see on the screen are the people behind the screen who do all the jobs to get us here and enable us to bring our best foot forward, all are appreciated. Again, thanks to everyone who is part of it.”
Colleague Tnt Pundit Steven Gerrard asked if his former teammate would get a cold beer now, Ferdinand replied: “All beers are on me!”
Ferdinand and TNT sports remain on good conditions and it may not be the last time he appears before the broadcaster. The channel will take over the FA Cup rights next season and there can still be opportunities to appear as a special guest.
Woods brought a definitive tribute to Ferdinand before unsubscribing. “Of us here at TNT Sport, for you. That's it for your career here, for now,” she said.
“Can I just say on behalf of all of us – including everyone behind the camera – you have been an absolute pleasure. And personally since I am a member, you have been so incredibly hospitable. You will be missed very much.”