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Rio off to Nigeria

Rio Ferdinand will extend his season beyond England's friendly in the Caribbean by travelling to Nigeria next week.

The 29-year-old Manchester United defender, who started in the 3-0 over Trinidad and Tobago, will promote education through football when he is in Lagos supporting a street-football competition and visiting an orphanage.

Carrick Hails Ferdinand

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand would have won Player of the Year - if not for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The midfielder told manutd.com: "Overall, Rio sticks in my mind. He has been immense all season. There are games that stand out - Liverpool at Anfield in the league, and the away matches in Europe against Barcelona and Roma. He has been awesome.

Ferdinand Signs

Rio Ferdinand has boosted Manchester United's Champions League preparations by signing his new contract.

Terms were agreed some weeks ago over the five-year deal and Ferdinand put pen to paper today to end all speculation over his future at Old Trafford.

Rio: Maldini a Legend

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has played down comparisons with AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Ferdinand believes the Italian is a one-off, saying: "I think Paolo Maldini is an exception to the rule. "It would be harder to achieve what he has done in the Premier League.

Rio: Grit won it

Rio Ferdinand hailed Manchester United's character after their victory over Arsenal yesterday. The result put United six points ahead of Chelsea, who play Wigan tomorrow, with Arsenal now surely out of the race a further three points back.

Rio Out

Scans have confirmed that Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand did not break his metatarsal at Middlesbrough.

The 29-year-old centre-back, who captained England against France at the end of March, was forced off after 70 minutes of the weekend's 2-2 draw at the Riverside.

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