Ferdinand fined £45,000 over 'choc ice' tweet

Ferdinand fined £45,000 over 'choc ice' tweet

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was fined £45,000 ($70,000, 57,000 euros) by the Football Association on Friday for improper conduct over comments he made on Twitter relating to the John Terry racism trial.
Hodgson chooses Terry over Ferdinand for England squad

Hodgson chooses Terry over Ferdinand for England squad

Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand was the highest-profile casualty as England manager Roy Hodgson unveiled his squad for the European Championships.

Football: Ferdinand wants balance between youth, experience

England captain Rio Ferdinand admits Fabio Capello needs to strike the right balance between youth and experience after his experimental side were out-classed by France in a 2-1 friendly defeat at Wembley.