RIO FERDINAND was forced to apologise to viewers on live TV after an X-rated comment.
Manchester United legend Ferdinand was appearing alongside Peter Crouch as presenter Jules Breach gave them a quiz in the build up of the Newcastle-Tottenham game.
Breach was giving out clues for a game of Guess Who as the trio sat on the bench at St James’ Park.
The first clue was the player helped Leeds to win the FA Youth Cup in 1997. The second was that they had over 300 club appearances for six different teams including one in Spain.
The third clue was had signed for Newcastle in January 2003 and scored the winning goal for Tottenham in the 2008 League Cup final.
Ferdinand, 45, incorrectly guessed Gary Speed, before Crouch, 43, chimed in with a correct answer of Jonathan Woodgate.
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As the correct answer was revealed, Ferdinand – clearly quite frustrated at himself for not getting the answer – said: “Ah s***,” before quickly putting his hand over his mouth with a cheeky grin.
He and Breach then promptly apologised for the swearing, though Crouch was seen looking away as he giggled to himself.
Ferdinand then put his hand up to the camera to double down on his apology.
Crouch also joking: “It’s a bit early for that,” with Ferdinand adding: “Too competitive.”
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Fans were in uproar at the comment on social media.
One fan said: “Rio just swore on TNT Sports 🤣.”
A second said: “Rio Ferdinand 😂.”
A third said: “Lol Rio on TNT Sport dropping the ‘ Ah s***’.”
Another tongue-in cheek fan said: “Disgusting from Rio Ferdinand
@tntsports horrific language at this time SACK HIM!!!”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
