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Rio Ferdinand sends Arsenal fans into meltdown
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has stirred up Arsenal fans after a mysterious Instagram post during Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Ferdinand, who was on TNT Sport duty at the San Siro, shared a cryptic photo of himself gazing intently through a window at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, capturing the attention—and ire—of Gunners fans.
While Ferdinand left the post captionless, the image seemed to speak volumes to fans on both sides.
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Arsenal supporters interpreted it as yet another dig from the outspoken pundit, with one commenting, “He truly has no shame, does he?” Others mocked him for what they saw as “main character syndrome.”
But while Arsenal fans fumed, Manchester United supporters saw the humor in the post, applauding Ferdinand for having their rivals “on strings.” One fan wrote, “This is a front-row hate watch from Rio—he’s living the dream.”
The post has reignited the banter between United and Arsenal fans, showcasing just how easily Ferdinand’s antics can rile up the opposition and keep social media buzzing.
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) November 6, 2024
