RIO FERDINAND was told by fans to 'focus on the game' after he posted on social media about Manchester United's disallowed goal against Rangers. Matthijs de Ligt had a powerful header ruled out by VAR in the first half of the Battle of Britain at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
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The Dutchman's goal was chalked off as team-mate Leny Yoro was judged to have fouled Robin Propper in the build-up. United fans galore took to social media to lament the VAR decision. As did former Red Devils defender Ferdinand, who was on commentary duty for TNT Sports.
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A frustrated Ferdinand took to X to write: "Never a foul.". Ferdinand's mid-match tweet didn't go unnoticed by scores of his 11.6million followers. One responded: "Focus on the game, mate.". Another said: ""Commentate on the game, mate.". And another said: "Phone away while at work, please.".
JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. One remarked: "Get back to work, Rio.". Another chimed in: "Rio mate stop tweeting. You're on commentary duty.". MANCHESTER UNITED all but sealed automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Europa League thanks to a last-gasp win over Rangers.
The Red Devils welcomed the Scottish giants to Old Trafford in the penultimate group match of their European campaign on Thursday night. And they took a giant step towards a top-eight finish thanks to a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. A calamitous own second-half goal from Gers stopper Jack Butland broke the deadlock.
