Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard spark furious complaints from Champions League final viewers

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By Jack Otway


Published: 31/05/2025

- 19:36

The duo are working as pundits for TNT Sports

Champions League viewers have expressed their unhappiness at Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard being pundits for tonight's European final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.

The duo are currently working for TNT Sports in Munich, with the match set to take place at the Allianz Arena.


PSG made the final after overcoming Arsenal last time out, with the Gunners beaten 3-1 over two legs.

As for Inter, they booked their place in tonight's huge event after winning a Champions League thriller against Barcelona in the semis.

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Champions League viewers have expressed their unhappiness at Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard being pundits for tonight's European final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan

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Ferdinand and Gerrard, as well as Owen Hargreaves, are working as part of TNT Sports' team for tonight's event.

However, many fans on social media have vented their dismay - with a vast number wishing other pundits had been selected instead.

"Rio Ferdinand + Steven Gerrard = mute button," were the words of one X user.

A second fumed: "Rio Ferdinand AND Steven Gerrard? F**k off."

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Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand are working for TNT Sports for tonight's Champions League final

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A third said: "Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard on my screen. I'm losing brain cells by the second."

Another stated: "TNT Sport should sack of Ferdinand, Hargreaves and Gerrard and just have Julien Laurens and James Horncastle do the punditry."

And a fifth sarcastically wrote: "Wonder how many times Gerrard and Ferdinand have watched these two sides this season."

Ferdinand is actually leaving TNT after tonight's match.

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The former England star, who had spells with the likes of West Ham, Leeds, Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers, announced his departure earlier this week.

Ferdinand said: "After ten incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League Final.

"Since retiring from football, it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching on BT Sport and TNT Sports.

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"I want to acknowledge the tremendous support from the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often goes unseen but has been essential to our success.

"To everyone at TNT Sports, we have a brilliant end to the season to look forward to on Saturday and for now all focus will be on what I think could go down as one of the great European finals.

"The network continues to thrive with more rights than ever, and I look forward to following its progress and the exciting future that lies ahead.

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Rio Ferdinand recently confirmed he'd be leaving TNT Sports

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"Lastly, I would like to thank my family and my management company New Era for their ongoing support. They have supported me to travel all over Europe, following the best players and watching the best matches for a football fan like me, it's been a dream come true.

"As I turn the page to the next chapter, I carry with me countless memories.

"I am excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents & my other business interests. I hope to stay connected with all of you in different capacities. Thank you once again for everything!"