England legend Rio Ferdinand, who moved to Dubai last year with his wife Kate and their family, said it felt like being in a Covid lockdown as he spoke about what was going on
England legend Rio Ferdinand has spoken out about hearing “frightening” missiles and fighter jets in Dubai.
The former Man United ace, 47, moved to the UAE last August with his wife Kate, 34, and their family. He said it had been a “different week”, adding on his football show Rio Ferdinand Presents: “Firstly, I’m in great condition this morning as the whole family did a workout. A bit like in Covid, the whole family is doing things we wouldn’t usually be doing together.
“Home-schooling a bit today. It’s frightening when you hear missiles, planes and fighter jets – I don’t know what it is – going above us, and you’re hearing big bombs, and what that is we don’t know as we don’t know the details of what they are.”
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He added: “It’s telling your kids what it is and helping them navigate through this moment, which is important especially as the dad of the house. You want to try and remain calm and keep everybody as calm as possible.
“I’ve got to be honest guys, it’s been a bit of a scary situation but at the same time weirdly enough I’ve felt very secure and looked after. My studio has become my bunker.
“We were advised to go into the basement on the first night of all the noise started and we were down here sleeping with duvets and stuff. We are utilising the space wisely.”
Former TOWIE star Kate wrote on Instagram that it had been “scary” but that the family was “safe”. She said: “She said: “Thank you for all of your messages and sorry for the silence, I haven’t wanted to worry you all I just haven’t been able to find the words. We are safe.
“The government are doing an amazing job of keeping it that way and despite my nerves I feel we are in very safe hands. We are hoping for a calmer evening tonight, last night was very scary.
“Although Cree and Shae loved it as they couldn’t believe we all got a sleepover in the basement. Thank you for all of your prayers, this whole experience is very eye-opening and I am praying for anyone affected. Lots of love to everyone.’
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