Cristiano Ronaldo has playfully mentioned the need to watch his words in the Manchester United legends’ group chat, particularly due to Rio Ferdinand’s presence. Ferdinand and Ronaldo were teammates at United during a successful period from 2003 to 2009.
Both players started as promising talents and eventually became top-tier stars. They achieved three Premier League titles and a Champions League together, maintaining their bond even after retirement and Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia. The two even participated in an interview together last year.
They stay connected through a United WhatsApp group named ‘Band of Brothers,’ which includes members of the 2008 Champions League-winning squad. The group, described by former player Patrice Evra as ‘really active,’ serves as a platform for discussions and camaraderie.
However, Ronaldo has become more cautious with his remarks due to Ferdinand’s thriving YouTube channel and podcast, Rio Ferdinand Presents. In a recent interview, Ferdinand humorously shared Ronaldo’s message expressing the need to be mindful in the United WhatsApp group now that Ferdinand is a part of it.
Ferdinand has engaged in conversations with various football personalities on his YouTube channel, including Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney, Harry Maguire, Nemanja Vidic, and Evra, many of whom are part of the group chat.
The group chat, initiated by Ferdinand, serves as a space for critiquing the current squad and sharing banter akin to their past locker room interactions. Evra humorously mentioned being teased in the group, highlighting the camaraderie among the members.
The group includes other stars like Dimitar Berbatov, Edwin van der Sar, and Nani, with Vidic opting out due to the high volume of messages. The banter and connections within the group continue to reflect the strong bond among the former teammates.