Rio Ferdinand goes off script with social media post during TNT Sports commentary while watching Man Utd vs Rangers

Rio Ferdinand couldn't resist but to vent his frustration on social media while on TNT Sports commentary duty for Manchester United's clash against Rangers.

On Thursday night, United continued their UEFA Europa League campaign as they welcomed Scottish giants Rangers to Old Trafford.

During a cagey first half, both teams had chances to score, with United going ahead in the 23rd minute through Matthijs de Ligt's header from a corner.

However, the Dutchman's joy was short-lived as referee Erik Lambrechts blew for a foul.

Defender Leny Yoro was adjudged to have fouled Rangers star Robin Propper in the build-up to De Ligt's header, with VAR confirming the decision.

Former United man Ferdinand, who was on commentary duty alongside Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, was far from impressed with the decision.

Taking to social media during the live broadcast, Ferdinand wrote: "Never a foul…."

Meanwhile, McCoist said on commentary: "It might be a bit soft. Once the referee gives it, he is not going to change it."

Ex-Rangers striker Steven Thompson said on BBC Sportsound: "If you're a Man United supporter you're going to be raging with that. There wasn't enough in it to put Propper on the ground."

Reacting to the decision on social media, one fan said: "That’s a disgrace of a decision!!"

Another tweeted: "Extremely soft foul. Arsenal do this every time lol."

A third fan added: "Never a foul for a start Yoro getting dragged by his arm ridiculous decision."

Someone else wrote: "At this point, you can't deny how unlucky we're getting."

A fifth commented: "Ngl that should've been a goal."

Both sides continued to push for the opening goal in the remainder of the first-half, with United going close on a couple of occasions. If Ruben Amorim's men manage to get the victory, they will move into the top eight in the Europa League table.

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