Monday 12 May 2014 22:07, UK
As Rio Ferdinand prepares to leave Manchester United after 12 years at Old Trafford, we take a look at his career to date.
August 17 - Fined £45,000 by the FA for acknowledging a tweet which referred to Ashley Cole - who gave evidence in defence of John Terry in his trial - as a 'choc ice'. December 9 - Struck by a coin thrown from the crowd at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium as United claim a 3-2 derby victory. 2013: March 5 - Escapes UEFA action after sarcastically applauding Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir at the end of home defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. March 14 - Recalled to the England squad for World Cup qualifying matches against San Marino and Montenegro but pulls out four days later due to concerns over a long-standing back injury. March 21 - Forced to defend his decision to fly to Qatar to work as a television pundit for England's game against San Marino. Hodgson responds by saying he will "wait and see" when asked about Ferdinand's international future. May 15 - Announces his retirement from England duty. May 23: Signs a new one-year deal with Manchester United. 2014: May 12: Announces he has not been offered a new contract and will leave United after 12 years at the club.
