Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has criticized the Barcelona board for mistakes in the transfer market since Neymar left the club and claims the club are too reliant on Lionel Messi.
However, Ferdinand feels that Herderson, Mane, Vardy or De Bruyne are more deserving of the accolade. Ferdinand told BT Sport, "I think he (Van Dijk) is undoubtedly the best defender in the world, the best centre-back in the world now."
In an interview with TNT Sports, Ferdinand shared his insights on various footballing topics, including a discussion on potential candidates for the future Ballon d'Or.
Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, has said that Sir Alex Ferguson would have hated to see Cristiano Ronaldo in a Manchester City shirt.
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has named Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard as Arsenal's two biggest players this season. Ferdinand insisted that the Gunners don't have creativity when both Saka and Odegaard are not on their game.
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has outlined a detailed six-point plan to help the club's new manager Erik ten Hag restore the Red Devils to their former glories.
Ronaldo's former Manchester United teammate and friend, Ferdinand, however, defended the 40-year-old, referencing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is used to making such comments.
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has warned Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo against signing for the Premier League club in the January transfer window.
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has urged the club to make a transfer move for Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, or Atletico Madrid stars, Saul Niguez and Thomas Partey this summer.