Gary Lineker dragged into Ferdinand and Carragher Saudi feud after BBC speech

“I knew you’d be throughout it Rio Ferdinand, such as you have been in Qatar! That’s why you refused to do the opening sport [of the World Cup] for BBC Match of the Day, didn’t wish to criticise your paymaster!”

Ferdinand insisted that was unfaithful, stating: “Fake news @Carra23. I’m a man that embraces all cultures – join the club, no need to fabricate James! I was never asked to do the opener. I never saw uproar from you and others when the PL, Serie A, PSG, Barca, RM, Russia etc we’re plucking the best talent from other leagues…keep the same energy!!”

Carragher proceeded to then name Ferdinand out additional for his involvement in predicting that Sheikh Jassim would shortly full a takeover of United, however as of but Lineker has remained silent on the pair’s feud – regardless of Keys bringing his title into the dialog.