Retractions sought by FA as formal review of Ferdinand affair begins

THE FA yesterday announced they have begun a formal review of the Rio Ferdinand affair and made clear their intention to seek a retraction of some of the damaging criticism aimed at the organisation.

Ferdinand will have a personal interview with Steve Barrow, the head of the FA's compliance unit, at a secret location today as a repercussion of the Manchester United defender missing a drugs test on September 23.

He is sure to be charged following the interview, but the exact charge will determine the severity of his punishment if found guilty.