Rio to sit out United friendly

Rio Ferdinand will sit out Manchester United's friendly against Norwegian side Valarengen on Tuesday as he continues to settle into life at Old Trafford.

Rio to sit out United friendly
Mon, 29 Jul, 2002 - 21:03

Rio Ferdinand will sit out Manchester United's friendly against Norwegian side Valarengen on Tuesday as he continues to settle into life at Old Trafford.

The record £30m (€47m)capture from Leeds pleaded to be given a run out at Bournemouth on Saturday and was rewarded with the final 17 minutes of action as United emerged with a 3-2 win in Mel Machin's testimonial.

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