• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Rio Ferdinand forced to apologise after swearing live on TNT Sports before Newcastle vs Tottenham

Home> Football> Football News

Updated 12:46 13 Apr 2024 GMT+1Published 12:43 13 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Rio Ferdinand forced to apologise after swearing live on TNT Sports before Newcastle vs Tottenham

Rio Ferdinand was forced to apologise for swearing live on TNT Sports ahead of Newcastle and Tottenham’s Premier League encounter.

Chris Byfield

Chris Byfield

Rio Ferdinand was forced to apologise for swearing live on TNT Sports ahead of Newcastle and Tottenham’s Premier League encounter.

United icon Ferdinand was taking part in a quiz alongside Peter Crouch ahead of Newcastle’s lunchtime kick-off with Tottenham.

Presenter Jules Breach provided clues as the pair were asked to name players who had turned out for both clubs.

Advert

One question saw Ferdinand and Crouch asked to name a defender who won the FA Youth Cup with Leeds in 1997 before going on to make 300 appearances for six different clubs, including one in Spain.

The TNT Sports pundits appeared stumped, with Ferdinand incorrectly proposing Paul Robinson and then the late Gary Speed, who never played for Spurs.

Crouch then stumbled upon the correct answer - Jonathan Woodgate.

Advert

Frustrated, Ferdinand bellowed: “Oh s***”. The former England international’s slip of the tongue prompted an apology for Breach, as Crouch turned away to conceal his laughter.

Ferdinand said: “Sorry, too competitive.”

Fans on social media were quick to see the funny side behind the situation, with one writing on X (formally Twitter): “Rio just swore on TNT Sports [laughing face emojis].”

Another merely said: "Rio Ferdinand”, alongside a host of laughing face emojis.

Advert

Some weren’t quite as happy, however.

"Disgusting from Rio Ferdinand @tntsports horrific language at this time SACK HIM!!!", a third person insisted.


A fourth asked: "How does Rio Ferdinand get a chance on TNT every week?"

Advert

Tottenham travel to St James Park looking to strengthen their challenge for the Champions League spot.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are eighth in the Premier League after a campaign of mixed form and several injuries, but remain in the shake-up for a Europa League place.

Ahead of the game Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said Newcastle's difficult season should act as a warning should Spurs secure Champions League football.

"Certainly there is a cautionary tale there," the 58-year-old said.

Advert

"It has been tough on Newcastle this year because the progress last year was fantastic.

"The reward for that was Champions League and this year, for whatever reason, it has made it a really challenging season on all fronts for them."

Featured Image Credit: TNT Sports

Topics: Rio Ferdinand, Premier League, Peter Crouch, Fan Reactions

Chris Byfield
Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

3 mins ago
11 hours ago
12 hours ago
  • 3 mins ago

    Wayne Rooney lands new job as eye-watering 'salary revealed'

    The former Everton, Manchester United and England forward has coached and worked in the media since his retirement from playing.

    Football
  • 11 hours ago

    Erik ten Hag to get rid of Bayer Leverkusen player for the second time after selling him to the club while in charge of Man Utd

    Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag looks poised to get rid of the same player for two different clubs.

    Football
  • 12 hours ago

    Fans lose their minds and say 'announce Yamal' after Barcelona superstar spotted in Premier League club's shirt

    Lamine Yamal sent fans wild this week after being seen in an iconic English football shirt.

    Football
  • 12 hours ago

    Sir Alex Ferguson ripped into former Man Utd star for what he allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to do

    Sir Alex Ferguson lectured the former Manchester United player following the incident with Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Football
  • Rio Ferdinand goes off script with social media post during TNT Sports commentary while watching Man Utd vs Rangers
  • Rio Ferdinand announces shock departure from TNT Sports in statement and confirms his next move
  • Rio Ferdinand issues official statement after revealing he will miss PSG vs Arsenal on TNT Sports
  • Rio Ferdinand sends Man Utd fans into meltdown with post days before transfer deadline