US EditionFerdinand to miss PSG vs Arsenal clash after posting hospital picture
- Rio Ferdinand, a 46-year-old former Manchester United star and pundit, posted a hospital bed picture on X on May 7, 2025, announcing he will miss TNT Sports' coverage of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG.
- Ferdinand was admitted to hospital but did not disclose the reason or expected length of stay, revealing his absence only about an hour before the broadcast was due to start.
- Before hospitalization, Ferdinand previewed Arsenal's second leg on his podcast, emphasizing their mentality and belief, praising Bukayo Saka as a matchwinner, and stating Arsenal could beat PSG if the team stays focused.
- On X, Ferdinand expressed his disappointment about not being able to cover the Semi-Finals on @footballontnt this week, sent his best wishes to the team, and TNT Sports replied with a "Get well soon, Rio" message, while fans also shared their support.
- Ferdinand's absence leaves TNT Sports without their regular leading pundit for Arsenal's challenging away match trailing 1-0 on aggregate and also sidelines him for Manchester United's Europa League game.
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Rio Ferdinand in hospital and missing from TNT Sports coverage of PSG vs Arsenal
RIO FERDINAND has revealed he will miss tonight’s Champions League semi-final after posting a picture from his hospital bed. The former Manchester United star would have been on duty for TNT Sports for Arsenal’s trip to Paris. AlamyRio Ferdinand will miss tonight’s Champions League coverage on TNT Sports[/caption] https:///rioferdy5Ferdinand revealed on X that he was in hospital[/caption] Gutted to be missing the Semi-Finals this week on @footba…
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Rio Ferdinand shares photo from hospital bed after missing Champions League tie
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has spoken of his regret at missing this week’s Champions League semi-finals after sharing a picture of himself in a hospital bed.The 46-year-old took to social media on Wednesday ahead of Arsenal’s second leg with Paris St Germain in France 24 hours after the seven-goal thriller between Inter Milan and Barcelona to explain his absence as a TNT Sports pundit.Ferdinand, who appears to be…
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