Why Rio Ferdinand will be reluctant to return to the UK despite Kate's plea (and it's not just for tax reasons!) Saudi investments and access to Cristiano Ronaldo among main factors
Speaking earlier this month, his wife Kate revealed she is 'struggling' in the Middle East and broke down in tears admitting she's 'missing her family'. KooraOne of Ferdinand's business ventures in the Middle East is the sports platform Koora Break - one of the Middle East's first Arabic-language apps. It's just a fast growing place,' he reflected about the business opportunities in the Middle East to Bloomberg TV in November. Qatar AirwaysAnother Middle East business, Ferdinand had a relationship with is Qatar Airways. Within that saw a rise in capital gains tax, inheritance tax and VAT on private schools.
Source: Metro February 15, 2026 09:22 UTC
