Saudi’s Football Ambitions, Sir Alex’s Aura, Ronaldo, Setting Up "Curate" & The Winning Mindset | Rio Ferdinand 145

<p>Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manchester United, where he won six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, and numerous domestic honours. As a key figure for the England national team, Ferdinand earned 81 caps, representing his country at the highest level.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since retiring from football, he has successfully transitioned into broadcasting and business, becoming a respected voice in football analysis and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This episode was filmed in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where Rio visited to launch Curate — a luxury concierge, experience, and guest management company. Through Curate, Rio aims to showcase the Kingdom as he sees it: shaped by the incredible experiences he’s had and driven by a deep passion for sharing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture with the world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>6:06 Defending Saudi</p><p>14:58 Building a Top 5 League in Saudi</p><p>20:13 The Evolving Style of Football</p><p>23:44 Old-School Rivalries &amp; Physicality</p><p>27:00 Unexpected Retirement</p><p>33:03 Playing with Legends</p><p>40:00 Identifying Weaknesses</p><p>42:36 Mental Health &amp; Modern Pressures</p><p>44:40 Sir Alex Ferguson’s Impact</p><p>48:00 Life After Ferguson &amp; United’s Decline</p><p>59:15 Becoming a Defender</p><p>1:02:06 The Euphoria of Scoring</p><p>1:06:00 How Rio Wants to Be Remembered</p><p>1:09:00 Final Thoughts &amp; Farewell</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rio Ferdinand</p><p>Instagram http://bit.ly/4lrPmQp</p><p>X https://bit.ly/4j7uTiw</p><p>Youtube https://bit.ly/43PBkBT</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>KAFD</p><p>App https://apple.co/4e9BdU0</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/3YktQUI</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGn</p><p>X https://bit.ly/3LMJOzi</p><p>LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJ</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Saudia</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/495n6fB</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3UgTTdA</p><p>X https://bit.ly/4beIQY8</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Noon</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUY</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/44lnA1S</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pizza Hut Jeddah</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjt</p><p>Website http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tim Hortons&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3UQDk6u</p><p>X http://bit.ly/3AgbAPi</p><p>Website http://bit.ly/3LgUres</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>IWC</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFW</p><p>Website <a href="https://bit.ly/43K8JMk">https://bit.ly/43K8JMk</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Credits</p><p>Rio Ferdinand | Guest</p><p>Mo Islam | Host &amp; Founder</p><p>Ryan Ismail | COO</p><p>Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager</p><p>Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy</p><p>Tito | Creative Director</p><p>Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager</p><p>Powered by "STUCK?" | Translation</p>