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      Rio Ferdinand QUITTING TNT Sports after 10 years as Man Utd icon releases emotional statement about ‘difficult decision’

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      RIO Ferdinand has announced he is quitting his pundit role with TNT Sports.Former Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand, 46, has been one of the faces of the channel since joining its predecessor BT Sport in 2015.Rio Ferdinand has announced he’s quitting TNT Sports after ten yearsFerdinand has become a popular pundit since ending his playing career in 2015Ferdinand has acted as both a pundit and co-commentator for domestic and European football, including last week’s Europa League Final between United and Spurs in Bilbao.But the ex-Three Lions skipper will step away from the TNT microphone after Saturday’s Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG in Munich.Ferdinand explained in a lengthy social media post: “After 10 incredible years. I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League final.“Since retiring from football it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching on BT Sports and TNT Sports.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“I want to acknowledge the tremendous support from the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often goes unseen, but has been essential to our success. “To everyone at TNT Sports, we have a brilliant end to the season to look forward to on Saturday, and for now all focus will be on what I think could go down as one of the great European finals.“The network continues to thrive with more rights than ever, and I look forward to following its progress and the exciting future that lies ahead. “Lastly, I would like to thank my family and my management company New Era for their ongoing support. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford“They have supported me to travel all over the Europe following the best players and watching the best matches. For a football fan like me, it’s been a dream come true. “As I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry with me countless memories.Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville’s takes on Man Utd vs Man City “I’m excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents and my other business interests.“I hope to stay connected with all of you in different capacities. Thank you once again for everything.”Sources at TNT suggested Ferdinand could return to the channel in the future, whether on a guest or permanent basis and that it was entirely his decision.The decision not to renew his deal allows Ferdinand to concentrate on his own online channels, which have become increasingly popular.Ferdinand was hospitalised after a health scare at the start of the monthFerdinand was recently off work after suffering from a health scare, forcing him to miss Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain.He was hospitalised with a serious virus, which he later called a “crazy illness” that left him vomiting.Ferdinand can now juggle his time better between family life and work commitments.Read More on The SunHe is married to wife Kate, who he shares two biological children with.The couple also raise three kids from Ferdinand’s first marriage to late partner Rebecca, who tragically died from cancer in 2015.Ferdinand is married to former Towie star Kate More

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      TNT Sports forced to apologise as two Arsenal stars swear on live TV after Alessia Russo broke down in interview

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      TNT SPORTS were forced to apologise twice as Arsenal’s stars got lost in the emotions of winning the Women’s Champions League.Katie McCabe and Leah Williamson both swore on live TV as they let out their emotions following a 1-0 victory over Barcelona, while Alessia Russo was reduced to tears by the incredible victory.Arsenal won the Women’s Champions LeagueCredit: ReutersThe Gunners lifted the trophy for the first time in 18 yearsCredit: AFPKatie McCabe accidentally swore live on TNT Sports as she was overcome with emotionCredit: TNT SportsMcCabe, who was overcome with emotion after 10 years with the Gunners, couldn’t help but drop the f-bomb when she was describing just how hard she and her teammates worked for the win.In her interview on TNT she said: “I’m just in disbelief to be honest. Well no, actually, I believe it.”Because we suffered together today. Barcelona threw absolutely everything at us and we f*****g – sorry – we kept it together. We rode it out and we rode the storm.”TNT’s hosts didn’t let the impassioned x-rated answer sit for long without an apology, as the lead presenter said: “Apologies for the language there”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd it wasn’t long before another apology was issued as captain Leah Williamson suffered a similar faux pas during her chat to the broadcaster.She said: “I don’t believe it, I’m going to f*****g cry. Sorry, I’m crying. “This team has been together for a really long time and we’ve been working really, really hard to get to the next level. “And to do it on the biggest stage, and I think some people just had the game of their lives and that’s what you need, and we did it. I’m just so happy.”Most read in FootballLeah Williamson was close to tears as she swore live on TNT SportsCredit: TNT SportsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt wasn’t just a few accidental foul-mouthed slip-ups that showed how much this win meant for Arsenal though, as England star Alessia Russo showed with her pitch-side tears.Crying after helping Arsenal end a near 20-year wait for European glory, Russo said: “It feels surreal. We knew we could [win]. We believed since the moment our Champions League journey started.”We knew that we had the capabilities, we knew that we could be good enough. It was just about going and doing it, and we’ve done it.”It was all thanks to the brilliance of substitute Stina Blackstenius who scored just seven minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute to grab the only goal of the game.Arsenal had dug deep to defend well against a Barcelona side that are widely considered as the best team in the world on paper.While, like Williamson said, every Gunners star seemed to put in the best performance they possibly could to ensure European glory would be returning to North London for the first time since 2007.Alessia Russo was left in tears after the victoryCredit: TNT SportsStina Blackstenius scored the game’s only goal as a second-half substituteCredit: APThe Gunners pulled off a massive underdog victoryCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Like something out of The Office’ say fans after awkward Europa League final moment between Rio Ferdinand & Gareth Bale

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      RIO FERDINAND and Gareth Bale had very different reactions to Brennan Johnson’s winning goal in the Europa League final.Ferdinand, 46, and Bale, 35, were on punditry duties for TNT Sports as Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao.Rio Ferdinand looked distraught after Brennan Johnson’s goalCredit: X @footballontntGareth Bale, meanwhile, was thrilled to see Spurs go 1-0 upCredit: X @footballontntBoth former superstars were filmed as the action unfolded at San Mames.In footage posted by TNT Sports, Ferdinand could be seen looking crestfallen following Johnson’s scrappy goal.The former Man Utd centre-back said: “It’s a Brennan Johnson chance… oh no.”With Spurs fans celebrating in the background, Ferdinand’s face fell.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe camera then zoomed beyond Ferdinand to show Bale’s jubilant response.Bale, who played 237 times for Spurs across two spells, beamed giddily as he clapped Johnson’s goal.Fans loved the brilliant contrast between the two reactions.One wrote on X: “It’s honestly like something out of The Office the way the camera zooms in on Bale after catching Rio looking crestfallen.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile a second joked: “Seeing Ferdinand like this is beautiful.”A third claimed: “Best thing ive seen all season.”Tottenham Players leave team hotel after Europa League triumph over Man UnitedAnd another added: “Pause everything—Rio and Bale’s goal reaction is comedy gold!”After the game, Bale took a cheeky shot at Man Utd after Tottenham posted a picture of their trophy lift captioned “Spursy”.The Welshman said: “It could be a ‘Unitedy’ thing now, I’m telling you.”Ferdinand grumbled: “Can we get off air now, and talk about this?”Bale then added: “It gets rid of that stigma now for sure and hopefully they can build on it.”It’s amazing for the club, it’s been a long time coming. Now, Ange goes down as a legendary manager, winning a European [trophy].Read More on The Sun”Now they’ve finally got it off their backs, hopefully this is a stepping stone to build off.”They’ll have a cash injection with the Champions League, they’ll be able to get players in and strengthen from there.”MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Gareth Bale appeared on TNT Sports alongside Lynsey Hipgrave, Rio Ferdinand and Glenn HoddleCredit: GettyBale poses with former team-mates Son Heung-min and Ben DaviesCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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      James Maddison’s now-deleted tweet about Gareth Bale resurfaces as he is interviewed by Spurs legend on TNT Sports

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      JAMES MADDISON’S now-deleted tweets about Gareth Bale have resurfaced after he was interviewed by the Welshman.The Tottenham star spoke to Bale ahead of the Europa League final in Bilbao.James Maddison was interviewed by Gareth Bale on TNT SportsCredit: TNT SPORTSMaddison once tweeted this about BaleCredit: xHe has since deleted the anti-Spurs postsCredit: xThe pair were pitchside before the game as Maddison was unable to play due to injury.Maddison, 28, and Bale made up part of the panel on TNT Sports’ coverage before the match.As the two discussed the match, Maddison’s now-deleted tweets about the five-time Champions League winner resurfaced on social media.The then-16-year-old posted about not liking Tottenham and claimed Jack Wilshere was better than Bale.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe first tweet from 2012 read: “I hate Gareth Bale with a passion, calm down you monkey, [Jack] Wilshere is 10x better than you chimpanzee.”And in another, from March 2013, Maddison posted: “Hope Luis Suarez destroys Tottenham today, don’t like Spurs!”Especially that monkey everyone’s on about!”Maddison deleted the tweets ahead of his £40million transfer from Leicester City to Tottenham in 2023.Most read in Europa LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe was a part of the Coventry youth system when he made the posts.They have been deleted and can not be seen on his account, along with every other tweet before 2019.Man Utd & Spurs supporters party all day in Bilbao’s fan zones ahead of Europa League finalMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Fans have seen the funny side of the encounter as they reacted on social media.One posted: “Getting Gareth bale and James Maddison together is proper funny.”A second wrote: “Maddison standing next to Bale rn haha.”A third commented: “Maddison next to Bale in the studio…….awkward.”A fourth said: “Maddison standing next to Bale, must be awkward after those tweets.”Another added: “So awks.”Meanwhile, Tottenham’s trophy parade plans have been revealed before the final against Manchester United. More

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      Europa League final commentators and pundits: Who is on the panel for huge clash between Man Utd and Tottenham?

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      ALL eyes will be on the Bilbao pitch as Manchester United and Tottenham battle it out in a mouthwatering Europa League final – but the pundit panel is just as important!The Red Devils tore semi-final opponents Athletic Bilbao apart over the two legs.Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount were integral to United booking a spot in the finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialDominic Solanke scored in both legs during Spurs’ Europa League semi-finalCredit: GettyAn early red card followed by a Bruno Fernandes double fired Ruben Amorim’s men to an emphatic 3-0 first leg win, before Mason Mount’s masterclass in the second leg completed the job at Old Trafford.Tottenham also flew out of the blocks in their final four contest against Bodo/Glimt courtesy of goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.And Solanke got on the scoresheet again away from home which was then followed by a sensational Pedro Porro strike to seal the deal in Norway.But what made both ties even more entertaining was the dramatic commentary, and the panel has been revealed for TONIGHT’s final.Read more on Europa LeagueMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Who are the TNT Sports Europa League final commentators and pundits?Jules Breach and Lynsey Hipgrave have been appointed with the important role of presenting on tonight’s Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham.However, there will also be expert analysis from Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes.While Tottenham heroes Gareth Bale and Glenn Hoddle will be in the corner for Spurs.Coverage is expected to start from around 6pm BST – which is 7pm where the action is taking place.Most read in Europa LeagueHow can I watch the Europa League final?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.And it is the same for this year’s mouthwatering showpiece match.SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final.What has been said?Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has admitted that winning the Europa League would only ‘paper over the cracks’ at his former club.Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand said “It would be a huge success, given the disappointments there have been in the Premier League this year.”To end the season with a trophy and then qualification for the Champions League, I don’t think they could’ve dreamed of that. It’d paper over some of the cracks.”Physically, the teams they’ve played against [in the Europa League] they’ve been able to overpower. In the Premier League, United are possibly one of the weakest teams physically.”If they don’t get beat tactically or by individual brilliance, then physically they get overpowered or overrun, and in Europe they’ve managed to do that to opposing teams.” More

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      TNT Sports pundit, 50, snubs managerial ‘offers from numerous football clubs’ to stay in current role

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE has snubbed several “offers from numerous football clubs” to stay at Macclesfield FC.The TNT Sports pundit, 50, defied the odds by guiding the Silkmen to promotion in his first season.Robbie Savage has snubbed several sides to pen a deal with MacclesfieldCredit: Macclesfield FCThe TNT Sports pundit led them to the Northern Premier League title in MarchSavage’s side sealed their place in next season’s National League North by storming to the Northern Premier League title in March.Macclesfield scooped their trophy with six games to spare.And that saw Savage fall into the crosshairs of several sides seeking a new boss.But the former Wales midfielder has committed himself to Macclesfield by penning a new two-year contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt means he will stay for their campaign in the National League North.And club chief Robert Smethurst revealed Savage turned down numerous offers to stay put.He declared: “Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs. The journey continues.”After winning the title, Savage choked up during a press conference as he paid an emotional tribute to his father.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe ace’s dad Colin died in 2012 aged 63, five years after being diagnosed with dementia.Savage paid tribute by saying: “Winning the league with six games to go. Not only have we done it, we’ve smashed the winning barrier and I can’t thank my staff enough.’I wish my father was here’ – Emotional moment Robbie Savage chokes up after winning promotion with Macclesfield“I wish my father was here to see it, it’s seeing people’s families here… my mum couldn’t be here as she was ill.“She said ‘I wish your dad was here to see you’. I’m quite emotional because the pressure has been extraordinary, to the point my sons were worried about me having a heart attack.“I’ve proved people wrong, I’m a fighter and believe in what I do, I just wish my mum and dad were here.“But the nicest thing was my two boys were here. They gave me a big kiss and hug, my wife too, that means so much.“People can say what they want about me but they cant take away that my group have won the league on the first attempt.“If the players don’t realise now what this club is, it’s one of the biggest clubs in non league.” More

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      TV giants set to disappear from sports broadcasting after more than a DECADE

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      BT SPORT could be set to disappear from football broadcasting after more than a DECADE.BT is in advanced talks to sell its 50 per cent stake in UK broadcaster TNT Sports to US joint venture partner Warner Bros Discovery, according to the Financial Times. BT Sport could be set to disappear from football broadcastingCredit: GettyIt would end BT’s involvement in sports broadcasting after more than ten years, having entered the market in 2012.Warner Bros Discovery are said to have an option to buy out BT before the end of next year. Striking a deal will give the US media giant better control over the future of the sporting channels – which key for its business in Europe.BT and WBD declined to comment to FT. READ MORE IN football TNT channels — which have the rights to some exclusive Premier League football games — have been identified as non-core by BT chief executive Allison Kirkby.Kirkby has instead looked to refocus the company on its traditional mobile and broadband offering.TNT Sports was created after BT merged its sports division with Warner Bros Discovery’s Eurosport UK business in 2022.The company has a four-year contract to air 52 live Prem matches per season until 2029 and a four-year deal to show the FA Cup from 2025. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) are rebranding streaming service Max – already live in a number of European countries – back to HBO Max this summer.And it will also set to launch in the UK and Ireland by 2026. How Europa League final will be decided – four key Man Utd vs Tottenham tactical battlesThe HBO Max streaming service is due to incorporate content and live streams currently on Discovery+, including TNT Sports.  More

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      Eni Aluko left off punditry duty for all three Uefa finals after Ian Wright row as full TNT Sports line-up revealed

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      ENI ALUKO will not feature as a pundit for any of the European finals following her public bust-up with Ian Wright.The former England Women’s star insinuated some male pundits, like Wright, risked blocking opportunities for women by taking up space in women’s sports.Eni Aluko will not feature for TNT Sports in any of the three European finalsCredit: PAAluko apologised to Ian Wright after insinuating he risked blocking opportunities for female punditsCredit: AlamyWright subsequently rejected Aluko’s apology, stating he felt upset given the support he has shown her in the past.Now Aluko has been left off punditry duty by TNT Sports, so will not feature at the Champions League final, nor the Europa League and Conference League finals.Aluko, 38, has appeared regularly as a pundit on Conference League matches featuring her former side Chelsea.She provided analysis for matches against Panathinaikos, Noah, and Copenhagen, but will be absent for Chelsea’s final clash with Real Betis.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAluko has also been used by TNT Sports for Premier League and WSL matches this season, but last worked on March 27.Since then she’s had a fall out with Wright after suggesting there is a “finite amount of opportunities” for women and “men need to be aware of that”.Aluko later said sorry after receiving a lot of backlash for her comments, but Wright said he could not accept her apology.He said: “I’m very disappointed by what Eni has said.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”She knows how I have helped her and supported her publicly, and I know the previous conversations she’s had with me and my management.”I’ve seen the apology on social media, but I can’t accept it, but I also want to move on from it. I don’t need any further social commentary directed at anyone.”Ian Wright says he ‘cannot accept’ Eni Aluko’s apology as Arsenal legend responds over women’s football punditry rowTNT Sports have confirmed their punditry and commentary line-ups for all three finals, with Peter Crouch also left off the roster for all three.Instead Rio Ferdinand will appear twice, including the Champions League final where he will be joined by Karen Carney and Owen Hargreaves.The former Manchester United star will be in attendance to see the Red Devils take on Tottenham in Bilbao – ex-Spurs hero Gareth Bale will be there for TNT Sports alongside Glenn Hoddle, Robbie Savage and Paul Scholes.Michail Antonio, Joe Cole, and Steve Sidwell have been picked for the Europa Conference League final.SunSport has contacted TNT Sports for comment.TNT Sports’ European finals teamsChampions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Milan – May 31Presenters: Reshmin Chowdhury & Laura WoodsPundits: Karen Carney, Rio Ferdinand, Owen HargreavesCommentary: Darren Fletcher & Ally McCoistReporter: Jules BreachEuropa League: Tottenham vs Manchester United – May 21Presenters: Jules Breach & Lynsey HipgravePundits: Gareth Bale, Rio Ferdinand, Glenn Hoddle, Robbie Savage, Paul ScholesCommentary: Darren Fletcher & Ally McCoistReporter: Danny JamiesonEuropa Conference League: Chelsea vs Real Betis – May 28Presenter: Emma DoddsPundits: Michail Antonio, Joe Cole, Steve SidwellCommentary: Adam Summerton & Lucy WardReporter: Becky IvesRio Ferdinand will be a pundit at two European finals for TNT SportsCredit: PA More