Rio Ferdinand criticised over Instagram exchange with Manchester United content creator

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 14:08 · Archive

Rio Ferdinand has been criticised after a heated Instagram exchange with Manchester United influencer Saeed TV over the club's ownership.

Rio Ferdinand exchanged heated messages on Instagram with Manchester United content creator Saeed TV. The row began after Ferdinand posted a picture with Michael Carrick and quoted the manager saying Manchester United was bigger than any individual. Saeed commented on the post urging Ferdinand to 'call out the owners', to which Ferdinand responded: 'Stop yapping and pick up ya t**s, ya out a breath typing'.

Saeed replied that Ferdinand was a 'weirdo' and accused him of resorting to personal insults after being 'clearly exposed'. He subsequently posted a video addressing the exchange, saying Ferdinand's conduct on social media was 'absolutely embarrassing' and that as a role model with children watching him, he should behave better.

The row sparked significant reaction among Ferdinand's Instagram followers, with some branding him a 'disgrace' while others sided with him. The Mirror and Daily Mail Sport both reported that it remains unclear what specifically prompted Ferdinand's initial post, though some suggested it may have related to recent criticism from defender Lisandro Martinez about the club's hierarchy.

How it is being reported

• Rio Ferdinand branded a 'disgrace' after hitting out at Man Utd influencer in 'fat-shaming' rowRio Ferdinand was involved in a heated social media exchange with a Manchester United content creatorMirror Sport · 17 Oct, 13:42
• Rio Ferdinand embroiled in fat-shaming row after telling Man United influencer to 'pick up your t**s' following Instagram digThe dig has become something of a PR disaster for the 47-year-old, who is now taking a lashing from fans in his own Instagram comments section - though some have sided with him.Daily Mail Sport · 17 Oct, 09:24

In this story: Rio Ferdinand · Saeed TV · Manchester United · Michael Carrick · Lisandro Martinez

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