Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from professional football, live on BT Sport.

The former Manchester United and England defender, 36, finished his long and illustrious career at QPR.

A statement from the player read: “After 18 years as a professional footballer, I now feel it's the right time for me to retire from the game that I love.

Rio announces his retirement, live on BT Sport.

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