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RIO Ferdinand's World Cup Wind-Ups TV show last Saturday night was designed to embarrass some of his team-mates, but his display against Paraguay hours earlier spared the blushes of his defensive colleagues.
As England - and particularly Ashley Cole, Gary Neville and John Terry, all of whom are playing their way back to full match fitness struggled in the sun in Frankfurt, Ferdinand patrolled the penalty area with the assurance that earned him a Pounds 29million move to Manchester United.See the full content of this document
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Why the Joking Is Over for Rio
The World Cup is Ferdinand's strong suit, and his controlled performance was reminiscent of his outstanding displays four years ago in Japan.
Although he was edged out of the FIFA team of the tournament iron...See the full content of this document
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