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Rio Ferdinand reveals Barcelona “abuse” that “made him feel like a Conference player”

Rio Ferdinand reveals Barcelona “abuse” that “made him feel like a Conference player”

EURO 2020, JB's Column
Rio Ferdinand has revealed how Sergio Busquets mocked him during the 2011 Champions League final as Barcelona tore Manchester United apart in a 3-1 victory for Guardiola's side. Barcelona won their second Champions League title in three years by defeating Sir Alex Ferguson's team at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils had no answer for Guardiola's style of play, and were often left chasing shadows as Barcelona passed the ball around, something Busquets took great pleasure in. Speaking during the BBC's coverage of Spain's Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Italy, Ferdinand revealed how he was on the receiving end of some light-hearted ribbing from Busquets. He explained: "We were here at Wembley in the final and we actually got abuse...
REVEALED: How Busquets ‘disrespected’ United during 2011 Champions League final

REVEALED: How Busquets ‘disrespected’ United during 2011 Champions League final

Premier League, La Liga
The pain of Manchester United's 2011 Champions League loss to Barcelona is still raw for Rio Ferdinand. Sergio Busquets 'disrespected' United defenders when Barca won the 2011 Champions League final, according to former United centre-back Rio Ferdinand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two years on from a painful 2-0 loss in Rome, United were handed another footballing lesson by the Catalans at Wembley with Pep Guardiola's passing wreaking havoc. Sir Alex Ferguson went on to call Barcelona the 'best team' he had ever faced and said 'nobody's ever given us a hiding like that' after the 3-1 defeat, with Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa all on the score sheet. Ferdinand recalled that defeat in a 'What I Wore' feature with BT Sport when he talked about...
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