Saeed Condemns Rio Ferdinand Over Personal Social Media Jab
Manchester United supporter and content creator Saeed has condemned Rio Ferdinand after the former defender answered criticism of the club’s ownership with a personal jab on social media.
Key facts
| Item | Figure or status | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United position | 13th | Premier League table |
| Opening league return | 6 points from 6 matches | 1 win, 3 draws, 2 defeats |
| Next match | Leeds United | Premier League fixture |
The row began after Ferdinand shared an image with former United midfielder Michael Carrick and highlighted comments from the manager about the scale of the club.
Saeed replied by telling Ferdinand to direct his criticism towards United’s owners rather than praising the club. Ferdinand then responded with a post mocking Saeed’s appearance and fitness, triggering a fierce reaction from supporters online.
Saeed initially branded Ferdinand “an absolute weirdo”, accusing the ex-England international of switching to personal abuse after being challenged.
In a later video, Saeed said Ferdinand should know better as a high-profile former player with young followers watching his behaviour. He described the response as embarrassing and questioned what supporters could admire in a figure who spoke that way publicly.
He added that the post would not affect him personally, saying he had developed resilience after previous online abuse, including racist abuse. Saeed said Ferdinand’s decision to make the exchange personal instead of addressing the ownership criticism said everything about the former United centre-back.
United now turn towards their league meeting with Leeds while sitting 13th after a sluggish start. Attention will also remain on Ferdinand’s accounts to see whether he addresses the backlash or offers an apology.
