Maradona paid a visit to Carrington today, which happens to be Rio Ferdinand’s 30th birthday. He was given a signed shirt from his idol which has seemingly got him all revved up. Hopefully he’ll still be in the same state of mind tomorrow!
“We were like school kids around a star coming to school,” said Rio. “In my eyes he is the best footballer ever. He is one of my heroes if not the shining beacon when I was a kid. I had all his videos. He was the player everyone wanted to be. He was the best. He was my idol and part of the reason why I started to play football. I can’t hold him in higher esteem than that. To be able to shake his hand, get a cuddle off him and a picture, it made my birthday.”
Ferdinand reckoned the presence of the Argie legend had a great effect on the team, with them all vying for Maradona’s attention.
“I think the gaffer would probably like him to come everyday the way he raised standards in training,” Rio added. “Everyone was trying to impress him. I hope he will go back to Argentina and say he’s seen a great player – Rio Ferdinand.”
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First comment – get in
DanS that was very mature of you
Congratulations on a well constructed first post, a good read if I ever did see one…
Imagine Maradona watching you play football from about 20 feet away?!
To be fair, having Fergie watch the lads should raise their standards, and he should let them know they cant rest on their laurels
And Happy Birthday Rio!!! Have a good un, you deserve it!!!
Hope this lifts Carlitos game..
Anyone think of the fact he might ask Tevez to leave the club so he can get first team football?
If you have nothing good to say . Say nothing.
Definatley : NOTHING.
Happy Birthday Rio .