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Brazilian Stadium Shut After Fan Is Shot Dead ( Pictured )

Vasco's 1-0 defeat on Sunday at home to title-chasing Flamengo in the Rio de Janeiro derby was marred by crowd trouble at the final whistle.

Champions: Raheem Sterling named among 'top five' players in the world

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has named Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, among 'top five' best players in the world.

Newcastle vs Man Utd: Solskjaer told to drop Maguire for EPL clash

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has advised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop Harry Maguire for this weekend's trip to Newcastle.

EPL: You're meant to help - VAR criticized after Liverpool's win over Chelsea

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has said VAR was wrong to deny Chelsea two penalties during their 4-1 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday. Ferdinand claimed those decisions could have changed the dynamic of the game.

Michael Phelps Wins His 23rd Gold Medal As He Signs Off The Olympics

The Americans finished in three minutes, 27.95 seconds, an Olympic record, to win by 1.29 seconds. I'm ready for something different,' he said after the race.

Olympics: Quadri reaches round three in table tennis

Nigeria's remaining representative in the table tennis singles events of the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics, Aruna Quadri, has progressed to the Round three of the men's singles.

Nigeria's Jonathan Akinyemi Crashes Out of Rio Olympics

Jonathan Akinyemi failed to make a mark in slalom canoeing on Wednesday at the Rio Olympics after placing 20th in a field of 21.

Memphis Depay sends message to Barcelona captain, Messi

Why Memphis Depay failed at Man United - Rio Ferdinand The 27-year-old forward joined Barcelona from French Ligue 1 side, Lyon. "It is a dream [to play with Messi]," Depay said. "He is a legend and I don't need to say too much else.

EPL: Without them, you don't have creativity - Rio Ferdinand names Arsenal's two biggest players

This is coming after Arsenal recently fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle at St. James' Park in the Premier League last weekend.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand exposes Maguire's major weakness, reveals why Man Utd won't win title

"Therefore, you need defenders that can defend on the halfway line 1v1, 2v2 or 3v2 if you want that security.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand blames one Man Utd player for 2-2 draw with Southampton

Former Manchester United player, Rio Ferdinand, has slammed the team's defence, after a 1-1 draw with Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday afternoon.

Man Utd legend called out Sir Alex Ferguson in front of entire changing room after substitution cost them game

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand once called out Sir Alex Ferguson in front of the entire dressing room after believing his substitution cost them the game.

EPL: He has to improve dramatically - Rio Ferdinand on Man Utd star

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has called on winger Antony to improve his display for the club.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand criticises De Gea as Man Utd defeat Bournemouth 5-2

Goals from Mason Greenwood (2), Marcus Rashford (1), Anthony Martial (1) and Bruno Fernandes (1) gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men all three points against the visitors.

Champions League: Rio Ferdinand names 'best number 9' in the world

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has hailed Real Madrid captain, Karim Benzema, as the best number 9 on the planet.

Euro 2020: Rio Ferdinand predicts winner of England vs Germany

Germany was about crashing out of the competition on Wednesday night as they trailed Hungary 2-1 until the final 10 minutes.

EPL: Sit on the bench or go to Saudi Arabia - Rio Ferdinand hits out at Sancho

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has told Jadon Sancho to either join a Saudi Arabian club or accept sitting on the bench for the club. Sancho was dropped by manager Erik ten Hag for their 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

UCL: Rio Ferdinand reacts to Arsenal's celebration

Mikel Arteta's men lost 1-0 in Portugal, but levelled the tie on the night through Leandro Trossard. However, Arsenal failed to add more goals and the match was eventually decided via penalty shoot-out.