Why does Rio Ferdinand stop TNT sports?

Rio Ferdinand shocked the sports industry when he announced that he will leave his punditry role on TNT sports -and the reason why has been revealed.

The legend of Manchester United and England is ready to hang his TNT sport microphone after tonight Exciting Champions League Final Between PSG and Inter Milan.

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And it will be a huge loss for the channel, because he soon became one of the most striking faces since he was with his predecessor, BT Sport in 2015, BT Sport.

Ferdinand, 46, acted as both an expert and co-commentator for domestic and European football, including The final victory of the Europa League of Spurs About his former club, Manchester United.

His knowledge and experience of the game has led him to become one of the first names that many people look forward to hearing comments.

But in a long -term social media post, Ferdinand has revealed why he stops TNT sports.

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Why does Rio Ferdinand stop TNT sports?

Rio Ferdinand explained: “After 10 incredible years. I made the difficult decision to after the Champions League final.

“Since he retires football It has been a privilege about the game that I have been looking for for ten years for sports fans who watch BT Sports and TNT sports.

“I want to recognize the enormous support of the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often becomes unseen, but has been essential for our success.

“To everyone TNT SportsWe have a brilliant end of the season to look forward to Saturday, and for now all the emphasis will be on what I think could go as one of the big European finals.

“The network continues to thrive with more rights than ever, and I am looking forward to following the progress and the exciting future that lies in front of us.

“Finally, I want to thank my family and my management company New Era for their continuous support.

“They supported me to travel everywhere in Europe and follow the best players and watch the best matches. For a football fan like me it is a dream come true.

“While I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry countless memories.

“I am enthusiastic about what the future has in store, spending more time with my family, aimed at Rio Ferdinand Gifts and my other business interests.

“I hope to stay in contact with you in different capacities. Thanks again for everything.”

What could Rio Ferdinand then do?

Although it has been incredibly busy with TNT in recent decade, Ferdinand has succeeded in cultivating a huge podcast.

Are ‘Rio Ferdinand Presents’ Podcast, which was previously called ‘atmosphere with five’, has passed 1.3 million Subscribers on YouTube and thousands of listeners on Apple and Spotify.

If not, although Ferdinand is planning to concentrate on its other interests, an immediate switch to one of the TNT rivals is not off the cards.

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Sky Sports has just released a load of cash by Multiple presenters and reporters clear in a wave of dismissals.

And it could be used to finance a potential dive for Ferdinand, who would attract huge numbers together with former teammates from England Gary Neville And Jamie Carragher.

A movement to the BBC can also be on the cards Gary Linekerthe departure of Match of the day.

Ferdinand could use his downtime to concentrate on the ‘Rio Ferdinand Foundation’, which he set up in 2012 or,,, The Manchester United could try again to become a professional boxer.

He did this after his retirement in 2015, but was denied a license by the British Box Board of Control.

Another thing on the cards for Rio can be stepped back in the food industry. He went into the restaurant world in 2009 and opened Rosso Restaurant & Bar in the City Center of Manchester.

But Rosso, which was visited by A-Listers Galore, closed its doors after 15 years of service in September 2023.

Ferdinand could look to breathe new life into the absorbed restaurant or to open a new one.