Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manchester United, where he won six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, and numerous domestic honours. As a key figure for the England national team, Ferdinand earned 81 caps, representing his country at the highest level.
Since retiring from football, he has successfully transitioned into broadcasting and business, becoming a respected voice in football analysis and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.
This episode was filmed in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where Rio visited to launch Curate — a luxury concierge, experience, and guest management company. Through Curate, Rio aims to showcase the Kingdom as he sees it: shaped by the incredible experiences he’s had and driven by a deep passion for sharing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture with the world.
0:00 Intro
6:06 Defending Saudi
14:58 Building a Top 5 League in Saudi
20:13 The Evolving Style of Football
23:44 Old-School Rivalries & Physicality
27:00 Unexpected Retirement
33:03 Playing with Legends
40:00 Identifying Weaknesses
42:36 Mental Health & Modern Pressures
44:40 Sir Alex Ferguson’s Impact
48:00 Life After Ferguson & United’s Decline
59:15 Becoming a Defender
1:02:06 The Euphoria of Scoring
1:06:00 How Rio Wants to Be Remembered
1:09:00 Final Thoughts & Farewell
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Credits
Rio Ferdinand | Guest
Mo Islam | Host & Founder
Ryan Ismail | COO
Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager
Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy
Tito | Creative Director
Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager
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