‘Support the Team!’ Ferdinand Fires Back at Critics After England’s Ghana Draw
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has challenged the wave of criticism following England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. Ferdinand defended manager Thomas Tuchel’s selections and urged fans and media to back the squad after they struggled to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia. He highlighted how quickly praise turned to negativity on social media. Despite the stalemate, England top Group L with four points and remain in a strong position to reach the knockout stage under the expanded 48-team format. Ferdinand called for unity: “Just relax and support the team and manager for God’s sake!”
https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/rio-ferdinand-england-ghana-world-cup/blt7667e55fd2d33cedUse The App To Win ₦1m
Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.