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Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. The deal will extend Ferdinand's time at Old Trafford into a 12th season.

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It is important to pay tribute to someone of Rio’s stature and the achievements he had in a senior international career with England over 14 years at the highest level.

To have captained his country, to play at three World Cups and indeed score in one of those, marks him out amongst a very special group of players.

I appreciated the call from Rio to inform me of his decision, which clearly he had spent much time considering before reaching this point.

I wish him all the best in his club career, and I’m sure the former managers he played under and every England fan will join me in thanking him for his service.

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After a great deal of thought, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from international football.

At the age of 34, I feel it is right for me to stand aside and let the younger players come through, which allows me to concentrate on my club career.

The team looks in great shape and there is an influx of young, talented players coming through the ranks which bodes well for the future.

I regard it as a great honour and a privilege to have represented my country at every level from U17s upwards.

I have always been very proud to play for England. I would like to wish Roy and the team all the best for future tournaments.

A big thank you to all the fans, managers, coaching staff and players that I have worked alongside - the journey has been incredible.

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Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand who lifted the Premier League title for the sixth time on Sunday, has announced his retirement after earning 81 caps.

Ferdinand made his debut against Cameroon at Wembley in 1997, which at the time made him the youngest ever defender to play for England.

Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from international football - http://t.co/P01LixxYvo

From @FA on Twitter: ( 7:00 am, Wed 15 May 2013)

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England have been reported to FIFA by anti-racism group FARE after chants about Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand and his brother Anton during the games with San Marino and Montenegro.

Ferdinand, who withdrew from the England squad on fitness grounds, has condemned the chants on his Twitter page.

Sir Alex Ferguson fears it's a sign of the times.

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Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has hit out at the fans who allegedly sang abusive songs about him and his brother Anton during England's World Cup qualifiers last week.

England have been reported to FIFA by anti-racism group FARE after chants during the games with San Marino and Montenegro.

Ferdinand, who withdrew from the England squad on fitness grounds, has condemned the chants on his Twitter page.

You expect+accept banter from fans on the terraces as its part of what makes the game great,but racism is not banter,& from ya own fans. WOW

From @rioferdy5 on Twitter: ( 8:00 am, Fri 29 Mar 2013)

Always a small minority who ruin it for others.

From @rioferdy5 on Twitter: ( 8:02 am, Fri 29 Mar 2013)

Let's not jump to conclusions + assume though as it might just have been banter. We'll see after the investigation.

From @rioferdy5 on Twitter: ( 8:22 am, Fri 29 Mar 2013)

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Rio Ferdinand has said he is "gutted" to miss out on an England return and hit out at former players for their negative reaction to him pulling out of Roy Hodgson's squad, accusing them of 'chatting rubbish'.

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Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of England's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro due to "the detailed pre-planned training and medical programme he must follow", England manager Roy Hodgson said today.

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