Rio Ferdinand Steps Down From TNT Sports

Rio Ferdinand has announced he will leave his pundit role with TNT Sports following Saturday’s Champions League final, concluding a decade-long broadcasting career that began with BT Sport. The former Manchester United and England defender cited focusing on his family, personal business interests, and his production company as reasons for his departure. Both Ferdinand and TNT Sports described the decision as amicable and expressed openness to future collaborations. Ferdinand showed gratitude to the production team and fans, reflecting on his ten years in football broadcasting. TNT Sports plans to expand its rights portfolio and is expected to add new pundits to its lineup. The announcement has received mixed reactions from football fans, with some supporting the change and others recognizing Ferdinand's contributions.