Fresh from another victory over rivals Liverpool, Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to discuss the performance of midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, the reasons people still don’t back Michael Carrick for the job and the way fans responded to Manchester United winning at Old Trafford.

Rio and Ste drill down into what has changed in Kobbie Mainoo’s game since the departure of Ruben Amorim and the role that Carrick has played in that.

Another young English player made a huge impact on Arsenal’s midfield at the weekend which leads Rio to say he’s “baffled” by the lack of opportunities that Myles Lewis-Skelly has been given this season.

And then the trio spin the Carrick narrative on its head - instead of focusing on the things he’s not done or achieved as a manager - they detail all of the things that he has dealt with that doesn’t get enough credit.

Plus, Rio fills the lads in on the latest about his spat with former England team mate Jamie Carragher.

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Anderson sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of the most honest and unexpected Rio Meets yet — a story that goes far beyond football and one that’s been requested by thousands of you for many years.

From leaving home at 11 and living in a football stadium without any parents, to becoming a Golden Boy winner and signing for Manchester United via Jorge Mendes, Anderson opens up on the reality behind the journey - including why money, not passion, drove his early international career.

He reveals what it was really like living with Cristiano Ronaldo - from brotherly support to full-blown arguments, mind games over ping pong matches and being sent to do the weekly Costco shop. Plus, why Ronaldo’s obsession with winning left a lasting mark… and why Anderson believes just “5%” of that mentality would have changed his entire career.

There are incredible stories from what he described as “the greatest dressing room in football” - including why Ryan Giggs pushed him to take a Champions League final penalty, the moment his life flashed before his eyes walking to the spot, and how legends like Paul Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson shaped him (even if he couldn’t understand a word the manager was saying).

Anderson also lifts the lid on the personalities inside that iconic United squad - from naming his dog after Wes Brown, to clashes with Cesc Fàbregas, dressing room chaos with Nani, and why that team’s togetherness made them the best he ever played in.

Plus, his honest take on modern football - including why Bruno Fernandes has carried United in recent years, why Michael Carrick deserves more respect, and why Neymar is still Brazil’s key to winning the World Cup.

This is Anderson like you’ve never seen him before - raw, funny, emotional and completely unfiltered.

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Fresh off winning “YouTube Channel of the Year” at the British Sports Journalism Awards, Rio Ferdinand is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to break down Manchester United’s performance against Brentford and what it really says about this team.

Casemiro’s record-breaking numbers spark a bigger debate: how do Manchester United replace him? And do those replacements have the mentality required to thrive under the pressure of Old Trafford?

Rio also gives his honest take on Michael Carrick’s time as interim manager, the perception around his impact, and what it could mean for his future in terms of a more permanent role.

Mainoo gets his flowers for his recent performances before Ste gets praised after key predictions on Liam Rosenior and Arsenal’s title race struggles come true.

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This is Paul Pogba like you’ve never seen him before.

In one of his most open and honest conversations, Pogba sits down with Rio Ferdinand to talk through the moments that defined his career and the personal struggles that shaped the person behind the player.

From growing up at Manchester United’s academy alongside (and fighting) Ravel Morrison, to learning from legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Rio himself, Pogba reveals what it really took to survive in one of football’s most demanding environments - and why he felt he had to leave when he did.

He opens up on the reality of his second spell at Manchester United, the pressure of his world-record transfer fee, the lack of clarity or plan for his role in the team, and why he believes the environment at the club made it difficult to succeed.

Pogba reveals that he did not know who Graeme Souness was until Rio gave him some detail on his career and achievements within the game which prompts a fascinating discussion about how he felt the media misunderstood him.

But this conversation goes far deeper than football.

Pogba speaks candidly about family issues, betrayal, and the emotional toll it took on him and those closest to him - including the impact it had on his mother. He also reflects on his time away from the game, the challenges of being out of football, and what it’s been like watching from the sidelines with his children asking when he’ll return.

There are also powerful insights into his career highs — winning the World Cup with France, his relationship with stars such as Kylian Mbappé and how players like Andrea Pirlo, N’Golo Kanté and Antonio Conte helped elevate his game to another level.

Plus:

Why consistency of position is everything at the elite level

His honest thoughts on Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and modern midfield roles

The truth about his relationship with José Mourinho

And why he will never change who he is

This is a rare, unfiltered look at one of football’s most talked-about players - in his own words.

📚 Chapters

00:00 Rio Meets Paul Pogba

03:34 Learning English Football

08:11 First Team: Learning from Pros

12:19 First Team Call-Up Delay ⏰

16:20 Juventus: New Challenge

20:12 Pogba's Contract Situation

24:18 Best Midfield Partners Analysis

29:44 Synergy with Kylian Mbappé

33:17 Pogba's Best Man Utd Season

37:01 Bruno Fernandes: City Impact ️

40:47 Football: My Life, My Joy

45:29 Mourinho's Training Methods

49:03 Managerial Changes at United

53:47 Scott McTominay's Success Story

59:36 True Friends in Adversity

01:03:25 Varane: Defensive Pillar ️

01:07:27 Karim Benzema: Striker Analysis

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Rio is joined by two former captains of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra to analyse everything that’s happened at the club this season and look ahead to what needs to be put in place ahead of the next campaign.

After Cole Palmer said he was happy at his club as long as there was Champions League football and Manchester United inflicted a damaging defeat in their pursuit of European football, Giggs has his say on whether Carrick should sign Cole Palmer from Chelsea.

Evra warns the Manchester United hierarchy that they are in danger of “becoming Chelsea” if they don’t give Michael Carrick the job following his successful interim period in charge. Giggs also praises Carrick for the job that he’s done and comments on former team mates’ negativity around his appointment.

The trio also look at the title run-in and the differences between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola and their approach to this crucial time of the season.

Giggs picks out his favourite wingers in today’s game and Evra reveals how he developed the relationship with Giggs and why the club legend is his “favourite” player that he played with.

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Rio is joined by two former captains of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra to analyse everything that’s happened at the club this season and look at the title race.

After Arsenal couldn’t get past Manchester City in their crucial match - Evra details what he thinks the problems are at the club and Giggs details how Mikel Arteta should look to overcome them in the remaining games.

Evra almost walks out of the recording when discussing Theo Walcott’s comparison of the ’08 Man Utd team with the current Arsenal side and Rio asks whether Bruno Fernandes would get a start in any of Gigg’s teams from his time at the club.

After Cole Palmer said he was happy at his club as long as there was Champions League football and Manchester United inflicted a damaging defeat in their pursuit of European football, Giggs has his say on whether Carrick should sign Cole Palmer from Chelsea.

Evra warns the Manchester United hierarchy that they are in danger of “becoming Chelsea” if they don’t give Michael Carrick the job following his successful interim period in charge. Giggs also praises Carrick for the job that he’s done and comments on former team mates’ negativity around his appointment.

📚 Chapters

00:00 Rio Presents w/Giggs and Evra

04:27 Carrick's Managerial Role

07:55 Manager Candidates Debate ️

10:50 Man United Squad Depth Needs

13:01 Man United Player Expectations

15:12 Man United Player Character

18:08 Kobbie Mainoo's Potential

20:53 Casemiro's United Tenure

24:22 Ryan Giggs: A Role Model

27:30 Bruno Fernandes' Impact

30:57 Momentum in Sports Leagues

35:12 Arteta's Critical Season Test

37:31 Dembele's Unique Skill Set

40:33 France's Talented Squad Depth

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Welcome back to Rio Presents, brought to you by CRAFTD.

We’re live and direct after a huge weekend in the title race, with plenty to get into following Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea and another frustrating chapter for Arsenal. The conversation starts with a closer look at the impact of half-time decisions, and how the contrast between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta is becoming more and more evident when games are on the line.

Rio also reflects on dressing room moments from his own career, revealing how the right message at half-time can completely transform a team’s performance. From there, the focus shifts to some of the standout players driving City forward this season, including the unpredictable brilliance of Ryan Cherki, the incredible output from Nico O’Reilly at left-back, and the growing influence of Marc Guehi during this crucial stage of the campaign.

As always, we dive into the stats behind the story, comparing City and Arsenal’s attacking numbers and asking serious questions about where things are going wrong for Arteta’s side. With teams seemingly finding a blueprint to disrupt Arsenal’s build-up play, we explore whether the rest of the league is starting to catch on, and what that means for their title hopes.

There’s plenty of debate throughout the show, including fan questions on everything from recent criticism around key players to the bigger picture at Arsenal, and even whether this could be a defining moment for Arteta’s future at the club. We also touch on wider talking points across the game, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and standout performers across Europe.

To round things off, there’s a quick look at Roberto De Zerbi’s difficult start at Tottenham, plus a well-deserved shoutout to one of the young talents we’ve been backing on the podcast, Rio Ngumoha, after a special moment at Anfield.

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As attention switches back to the Premier League and Manchester United’s Champions League qualification - Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to discuss the midfield and how it needs to be improved in the transfer window along with a potential signing from Holland that nobody is talking about.

There’s discussion about Arsenal’s title run-in after a shock defeat to Championship side Southampton. After Max Dowman was the Gunners’ stand-out performer in that match, Rio goes into detail of how he should be protected and utilised by his manager Mikel Arteta.

There’s a European player that’s reminding Rio of why he fell in love with football - plus you’ll hear why Rio brands Marcus Rashford’s potential transfer to Barcelona as a “robbery”.

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Rio Meets is where the biggest names in football tell the stories you’ve never heard before and in this episode Gabriel Jesus sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of his most open and revealing interviews yet.

From growing up in a favela playing football outside a prison, to sharing a dressing room with legends at Manchester City, Jesus reflects on the journey that shaped him — both as a player and a person.

When discussing Arsenal’s title challenge, Jesus describes the difference in leadership between Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice along with the two young players who are “killers” in training who expects big things from.

He lifts the lid on working under Pep Guardiola - including the tactical demands, the intensity in training, and the one thing Pep tries to coach out of all the Brazilian players.

Jesus also reveals how he developed his bond with Neymar and why he thinks he’s the greatest player of his generation.

There are also incredible insights into elite dressing rooms, from Vincent Kompany’s leadership to Sergio Agüero’s mentality, plus Jesus’ ultimate 5-a-side team.

This is a conversation about football at the highest level — but more importantly, about mindset, identity and what it really takes to win.

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and who you want Rio to sit down with next!

00:00 Intro: The boy from Brazil

01:14 Meeting Gabriel Jesus

01:29 Growing up in the Favelas: My first football

02:31 Playing at the Police Complex: More than just a game

03:56 The loss of passion in modern Brazilian football

05:16 The greatness of Neymar Jr.

07:27 Dealing with pressure in Brazil vs. England

09:02 When ex-players talk: Impact on the dressing room

11:35 Arriving at Man City: Meeting Pep & legends

13:16 Pep’s "Best Striker-Defender": Sacrificing for the team

14:31 Creating chaos: The role of the modern No. 9

16:42 How the game has changed in 10 years

18:55 Does Pep Guardiola allow freedom?

21:16 Coaching specifics: "Don't use your studs!"

23:10 The unpredictability of playing for Pep

25:16 Vincent Kompany: A manager in the making

27:11 Rio’s most under-appreciated teammates

29:22 The Mikel Arteta effect at Arsenal

31:01 The mental shift: From 2nd place to Champions

33:54 Dressing room leaders: Declan Rice & Martin Ødegaard

36:05 Why modern squads need 22 captains

37:07 Training with Declan Rice: "The Horse"

40:23 Bukayo Saka: Humble, strong, and elite

42:38 Comparison: Saka vs. Vinícius & Rodrygo

44:21 The next generation: Max Dowman & Ethan Nwaneri

47:51 Dark moments: Dealing with long-term injury

50:28 Nutrition and lifestyle changes

51:41 Finding faith: Baptism and perspective

54:00 The life of a footballer: Missing major family moments

55:46 Gabby Heinze: The "crazy" coach at Arsenal

57:12 Defending Arsenal’s set-piece "dark arts"

01:01:44 Final prediction: Will Arsenal win the league?

01:02:45 Picking the Ultimate 5-A-Side Team (No Keepers)

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With only 90 minutes of international football before Thomas Tuchel names his England World Cup squad, Rio Ferdinand sits down with Joel Beya and Ste Howson to break down the real decisions facing England - and it’s not as straightforward as people think.

From inside insight into the England camp, to the big calls Thomas Tuchel has to make, you’ll hear Rio pick his starting XI for the important knockout matches and the truth about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence from the squad.

There’s analysis on whether Harry Maguire really is England’s 5th choice central defender (behind Trevor Chalobah) and why Luis Enrique’s impact on Ousmane Dembele will help France in the summer.

Rio also reveals why he would not go to Tottenham if he was Roberto De Zerbi and which African sides could cause surprises at the World Cup.

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One of the most iconic goalscorers sits down with Rio to reveal what made him so lethal as an Argentina and Serie A number 9.

Having shared a dressing room and friendship with the legendary Diego Maradona, Batistuta reveals what it was like for team mates and managers to share a dressing room and feed off his persona.

Batistuta gives some amazing insight into the life of Maradona and how his upbringing led to an extraordinary life of fame and success both on and off the pitch before a sad demise.

After comparing Maradona to Lionel Messi, Batistuta names the three world strikers that impress him the most in today’s game and also reveals how and injury and resulting pain in his ankle made him ask a surgeon to amputate it.

Thankfully, he was able to overcome that pain and now sits down with Rio to show a side of his character that few have ever seen - including a discussion where they both dissect each other’s games after Rio admitted ‘Batigol’ was the first “iconic” striker he faced - in the 2002 World Cup.

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From 255 goals to unforgettable Champions League nights, Salah has cemented himself as one of the greatest players in Liverpool history. But with declining form, behind-the-scenes tension, and major financial decisions, the club has agreed to an early exit.

In this video, we break down:

🔥 The official announcement of Salah’s departure

📉 His recent drop in form

⚠️ The drama with manager Arne Slot

🏆 His incredible Liverpool legacy

🌍 Where he could go next (Saudi? MLS?)

💰 Why Liverpool made this shocking decision

🔄 What’s next for the club

This isn’t just a transfer… it’s the end of the Mohamed Salah era at Liverpool.

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