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Mic drop: Rio Ferdinand leaves TNT Sports for ‘new chapter’

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Rio Ferdinand has quit TNT after a decade of punditry work.

The former Manchester United defender will be at the Bigger Cup final between PSG and Inter at the Allianz Arena .

Ferdinand will be joined by Darren Fletcher and Lucy Ward on co-comms.

Manchester United are poised to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves after triggering his 62.5 m release clause.

Arsenal are close to signing Martín Zubimendi , one -time Liverpool target and Spain Euro 2024 hero, to further add to Mikel Arteta’s midfield options.

Liverpool have received inquiries from Brentford , West Ham and Leeds regarding the goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher .

Millie Bright has confirmed her absence from England training camp was for reasons of burnout.

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