Fergie: Rio the best
                   
sbs.com.au     Jul 24, 2008            

Rio Ferdinand during the clash against Orlando Pirates (Getty) Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lauded Rio Ferdinand as arguably the best defender in Europe. Ferdinand's partnership at the back with Nemanja Vidic was, by popular opinion, one of the main reasons the club won a notable double last season. The former Leeds and West Ham star is widely tipped to become a future United and England captain. Ferdinand returned to the side in the victory against Orlando Pirates in the Vodacom Challenge following a back problem. It was his first pre-season match after he sat out the draw against Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend and the friendly at Aberdeen. Ferguson said: "Rio has been the best defender in the country if not Europe for a couple of years. His maturity and leadership have been key factors in the team's... [read full story]                    


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