Ferdinand defends 'choc ice' comment

Rio Ferdinand has defended his response to a tweet which referred to Ashley Cole as a “choc ice”, insisting it was not a racist term.

Rio Ferdinand has defended his response to a tweet which referred to Ashley Cole as a “choc ice”, insisting it was not a racist term.

Instead, the Manchester United defender said the term was slang for “someone who is being fake”.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited