Rio Ferdinand leaves TNT Sports studio throughout PSG-Newcastle

On Nov 29, 2023

Rio Ferdinand was current earlier than the sport and through the half-time interval
He was not readily available for the post-match present after leaving the TNT Sports studio
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Published: 23:20, 28 November 2023 | Updated: 08:34, 29 November 2023

Rio Ferdinand left the TNT Sports studio throughout Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with PSG in Paris on Tuesday evening.

Ferdinand was on punditry obligation alongside ex-Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas previous to the match – and the pair have been joined by Shay Given at one level – however he was unable to remain for the entire recreation on account of ‘unexpected circumstances’, based on host Laura Woods.

However, Woods shortly moved to guarantee followers concerning the former Manchester United star’s scenario.

Issuing a brief assertion after the sport when speak had turned to United’s conflict with Galatasaray on Wednesday evening, Woods mentioned about Ferdinand: ‘Rio can be right here to talk about Manchester United now however we needed to let him go [due to] unexpected circumstances.

‘He is OK. Don’t fear.’

Ferdinand was initially joined by former Newcastle duo Shay Given and Jermaine Jenas pitchside

But Ferdinand had to leave before the end of the match due to 'unforeseen circumstances', leaving Laura Woods with Jenas and Ally McCoist

Rio Ferdinand left the TNT Sports studio throughout Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with PSG on Tuesday

The ex-Man United star was part of TNT Sports' coverage prior to Newcastle's game at PSG

The ex-Man United star was a part of TNT Sports’ protection previous to Newcastle’s recreation at PSG

Ferdinand missed the post-match show, but Laura Woods (pictured) assured fans he is OK

Ferdinand missed the post-match present, however Laura Woods (pictured) assured followers he’s OK

Ally McCoist lined for Ferdinand within the post-match present, because the Scot hot-footed it down from commentary to hitch Woods and Jenas.

It was left to the trio to debate a wide ranging finale in Ferdinand’s absence, as Newcastle narrowly missed out on a well-known victory.

The Magpies had appeared set to take all three factors after Alexander Isak pounced on a Gianluigi Donnarumma error to fireside the guests in entrance within the first half.

Newcastle held on till deep into second-half stoppage time because of some heroic defending and an impressed goalkeeping efficiency from Nick Pope earlier than Tino Livramento was controversially penalised for a handball contained in the penalty space.

It appeared a harsh choice with the ball hitting his chest first earlier than ricocheting onto his elbow, however after checking the pitchside monitor the referee pointed to the spot and Kylian Mbappe tucked residence the penalty to earn his facet a degree.

Fans didn’t get to listen to Ferdinand’s view of the incident, however Jenas and McCoist have been each in settlement {that a} penalty shouldn’t have been given, with the latter labelling the refereeing choice ‘a shame’.