Ferdinand handed United debut

Rio Ferdinand was handed his Manchester United debut tonight as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side attempted to stave off Champions League humiliation.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2002 - 20:41

Rio Ferdinand was handed his Manchester United debut tonight as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side attempted to stave off Champions League humiliation.

The world’s most expensive defender has missed the first three competitive matches of United’s campaign after suffering an ankle injury in the pre-season friendly with Boca Juniors on August 10.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Person: Ferdinand Person: Rio Ferdinand Person: Sir Alex Ferguson Person: Ferguson Person: John O’Shea Event: Champions League Organisation: United Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Boca Juniors Organisation: Leeds

<p>Goncalo Ramos celebrates a stoppage-time winner for Portugal. Pic: Dan Mullan/Getty</p>

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