Years playing football for England and Manchester United has left Rio Ferdinand requiring a wheelchair at times. Last year Rio departed TNT Sports and launched his own YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents, which is focused on challenging himself beyond his comfort zone. Rio Ferdinand is still keeping fit in his retirement from playing football"But there's also another world outside the 90 minutes that intrigues me, which I look at like a fan. Rio the footballer will forever remain a legend among Manchester United supporters, but Rio the man beyond football remains a work in progress. "Whether it's my [Rio Ferdinand] Foundation, which has been going for 15 years, helping underprivileged kids, or whether it's my [Rio Ferdinand Presents] media company or other successful businesses that I've got.

Source: Express February 10, 2026 12:50 UTC