Ferdinand praised for revealing racism

Anti-racism campaigners have praised England defender Rio Ferdinand for revealing the abuse one of his team-mates suffered at West Ham.

Ferdinand praised for revealing racism
Tue, 19 Sep, 2006 - 16:05

Anti-racism campaigners have praised England defender Rio Ferdinand for revealing the abuse one of his team-mates suffered at West Ham.

Ferdinand, 27, explained in his new book “Rio My Story” how a Hammers team-mate was racially abused by a respected opponent during a game.

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