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EPL: He worked hard – Rio Ferdinand names player Man Utd made mistake selling
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has named the player the Red Devils made mistake selling in the past.
Speaking on TNT Sports Mexico, Ferdinand said Man United made a mistake selling striker Javier Hernandez.
The Englishman was a former team-mate with Hernandez during their time together at Man United.
Speaking about the Mexican, Ferdinand said Hernandez worked hard during his time at Old Trafford.
Ferdinand said: “He was a great example to a young player to come to a different country, new environment, big club with big expectations and show that you have to work hard.
“This guy worked hard. He was concentrated, focused, he wanted to learn [and was] asking questions. [The] perfect example to any young player and it is no surprise to what he achieved [and] went on to do great things.
“I wish he stayed at United longer. I think it was a big mistake for United to sell him, crazy to sell him. I don’t know why they did but he was a magnificent player and defenders couldn’t defend against him.”
Hernandez joined the Red Devils in July 2010 under Sir Alex Ferguson’s remarkable era.
He spent four years at United, and was loaned to Real Madrid by David Moyes in the 2014-15 campaign.
After spending a season at the Santiago Bernabeu on loan, former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal sold him to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent basis.
The Anambra Beach Soccer Association says all is set for the second round of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League, due to kick off in Nnewi on August 21.
Okwudili Awam, the Director of Media of ABSA, gave the assurance in Awka on Monday.
”We are thrilled to inform lovers of beach soccer that Anambra will host the second round of the 2025 NBSL commencing on Aug. 21st, 2025″
Awam said the league would be held at the Beach Soccer stadium within the Nnewi High School premises.
He said eight beach soccer clubs, including Kebbi Fishers, Ibom, Nmako Patigi, Kada, Kebbi United, Jigawa Golden Stars, Niger, and hosts Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors, would take part in the league.
Abia State Government says it would fish out hidden male football talents through the Abia State Soccer Fest commencing on August 23, 2025, across the 17 LGAs of the State.
The State also disclosed that new football stars would be discovered for Abia State, Nigerian Premier League clubs, Nigerian national teams and major European clubs from the competition.
Addressing journalists on Friday, the Vice Chairman of the Local Organization Committee, LOC of Abia Fest, Captain Eric Asomugha said that the competition would commence on August 23 in 184 Wards of the State and would culminate in best teams from 17 LGAs competing at State level.
He said that the tournament, which is being organised by Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, is for players between the age bracket of 16 and 23 years.
“Over 6 or 7 months. We are working on different things. We are going to have the best player in each match.
“We shall be inviting scouts from local, state, national and international to fish out the talents that are going to be discovered in this great tournament,” said Asomugha.
Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development , Nwaobilor Ananaba thanked Governor Otti for his policies in the discovery of talents and sports development in general.
They made it clear that every male resident between the ages of 16-23 is free to participate, as Governor Otti had already abolished the “State of Origin” dichotomy.
Manchester City defensive midfielder, Rodri has suffered another injury setback.
The Spain international will be out at least until mid September.
The Ballon d’Or winner is said to have suffered the injury during Manchester City’s clash with Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup.
However, Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola who shared the news on Friday, said the midfielder was getting better.
He said the player could be returning to action during the FIFA international break in September.
Guardiola said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano via SPBAJ, “Rodri is getting better but had a big injury against Al Hilal.
“He’s trained better, we hope after the international break is when he will be really fit.”
Rodri spent almost the whole of 2024-25 season on the sideline due to injury.
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