WIRE — Former Manchester United and England defender, Rio Ferdinand, has picked his favourite player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Snubbing the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, Rio Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Nigerian born France international, Michael Olise. The 47-year-old stated that he would want to buy a ticket just to World Cup: Rio Ferdinand snubs Messi, Mbappe, Ronaldo, names favourite player
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