People think we don't give a toss about the game, but when I walked out of Windsor Park that night I felt lower than a snake's belly. The reality is still there. — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
I used to read every, well, most nights. I think reading helps me in terms of relaxing... It helps me to get my mind off the game a little bit more and it helps me to be a little bit… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
There are two things that really get under Gary Neville's skin: scousers and policemen. — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
Our lives are quite boring. I spend a lot of time watching Coronation Street and Eastenders. — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
If we had a starting XI that no one could argue about it wouldn't say a lot for English football. We'd probably be on… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
For too long now, European football authorities have not taken the problem of racism in the game seriously and refuse to acknowledge how widespread… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
I set myself high standards on the pitch and know I have not always lived up to them this season. — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
I've heard people say it looks as if I don't care and I've certainly read that, but the way I play is natural. I… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
If I saw an ugly bird but she was a celebrity, she wouldn't attract me at all. — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
No matter how much money you have or what kind of cocoon you live in, the reality is that you have lost a game… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
There is a hangover from a defeat like Denmark - ask any player about when they've had a bad game, it's still in there… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
Football is the most important thing in my life, but I do have a life outside football and this is one part. The TV,… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
