FIFA discuss Ferdinand case

Rio Ferdinand’s missed drugs test will be on world governing body FIFA’s agenda when they meet in Zurich today.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003 - 09:14

Rio Ferdinand’s missed drugs test will be on world governing body FIFA’s agenda when they meet in Zurich today.

The Manchester United defender is facing a Football Association investigation after missing a scheduled drugs test, leading to his omission from England’s squad to face Turkey earlier this month.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Can Coleman become second-oldest outfield player in Euros history?

Chiedozie Ogbene dejected after the match 26/3/2026

Chiedozie Ogbene on vital Czech peno: 'It was a minimal tug, but that's enough nowadays'

Igor Tudor leaves role as Tottenham head coach after seven games

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Zurich Place: United Place: Carrington Person: Ferdinand Person: Michel D’Hooghe Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Rio Ferdinand Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Football Association Organisation: England Organisation: Turkey Organisation: FA Organisation: UK Sport Organisation: Leeds Organisation: West Ham

<p>Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie are the latest Arsenal players to depart their international squads — Spain and Ecuador respectively — due to injury concerns. Picture: Nick Potts/PA </p>

Hincapie and Zubimendi join long list of Arsenal withdrawals

READ NOW

FIFA discuss Ferdinand case

Continue reading for €5

Hincapie and Zubimendi join long list of Arsenal withdrawals

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read