Rio Ferdinand finds new job in different sport

Manchester United legends rarely fade from the spotlight, they just find new ways to command it.

Long after hanging up his boots, one former Red Devil continues to reinvent himself, proving that life after football can be just as competitive.

While United push forward on the pitch, their past icons are shaping conversations far beyond the Premier League.

This week, one familiar figure popped up in a setting few would have predicted.

Rio Ferdinand has continued to expand his media footprint, showing once again that his influence stretches well beyond football.

The Manchester United legend has spent recent years working across major broadcasters such as TNT Sports and BBC Sport, becoming a familiar voice during both club action and international tournaments.

That chapter shifted at the end of last season when Ferdinand stepped away from TNT Sports to focus fully on his growing YouTube platform, Rio Ferdinand Presents.

Rather than narrowing his scope, the move appears to have opened even more doors, allowing him to explore new sporting worlds and audiences.

Those worlds collided in Doha this week, where Rio Ferdinand was spotted at the Qatar Open conducting an interview for Tennis TV.

His subject was none other than tennis world number two Jannik Sinner, fresh from another dominant performance on court.

Sinner produced a composed and ruthless display to defeat Tomas Machac 6–1, 6–4, barely breaking a sweat despite temperatures pushing close to 30 degrees in the Middle East.

The Italian wrapped up the opening set in just 27 minutes, making elite-level tennis look almost effortless under intense conditions.

For United fans, seeing Ferdinand thrive in environments far removed from the touchline is a reminder of his enduring presence in sport.

Whether analysing Champions League nights or chatting with tennis’ biggest stars in Doha, the former defender continues to adapt with the same confidence he once showed at the back line.