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