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The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw will take place later today in the American capital, Washington DC. Cr: Getty Images.

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Rangers star Borna Barisic in action for Croatia during their World Cup quarter-final win over Japan. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

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Celtic's Daizen Maeda celebrates after scoring for Japan in their World Cup last 16 tie against Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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Christine McLintock, chair of Cruse Scotland, and Audrey Holligan, Step by Step coordinator. Picture: TSPL

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Jonathan Spector promotes the Hibernian Community Foundations Charity Ball at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, March 30.

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Jonathan Spector has shared a dressing room with some of the biggest names in football. Picture: SNS.

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Anton Ferdinand has signed a deal with St Mirren until the end of the season. Picture: Getty Images

Anton Ferdinand signs for St Mirren and starts against Celtic

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VIDEO: Rio Ferdinand, Michael Ballack and Rivaldo surprise an amateur five-a-sid...

Former Manchester United and England footballer Rio Ferdinand at the annoucement that he was to try a career in pro boxing. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Josh Taylor: A joke if Rio Ferdinand gets a fight licence

Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring Manchester United's third g oal against former club Everton. Picture: Getty Images

Manchester United fans urged to stop '˜racist' Romelu Lukaku chant

Rio Ferdinand, left, with Anthony Joshua after a fight in April 2017. Picture: PA

Rio Ferdinand looking to become professional boxer

Rio Ferdinand in action for Manchester United. Picture: Getty

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Prince Harry reveals he regrets not talking about his mother's death. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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Captain Wayne Rooney said players had been able to vote. Picture: Getty

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Garry O'Connor was named new boss of Selkirk at the weekend.

Rio Ferdinand quizzed Selkirk chief about Garry O’Connor

Rio Ferdinand, who has announced his retirement, ended his career at Queens Park Rangers, where he had rejoined his first manager, Harry Redknapp. Photograph: AFP/Getty

Rio Ferdinand calls time on his career

Rio Ferdinand with his wife Rebecca Ellison, who died last night following a battle with cancer. Picture: PA

Rio Ferdinand’s wife loses battle with cancer

David Moyes banned chips during his time at Manchester United. Picture: Getty

David Moyes defends Manchester United chips ban

Darren Fletcher hs spoken for the first time about the effect his illness had. Picture: SNS

Darren Fletcher reveals hell of crippling illness

Martin Compston (left) congratulates James McAvoy after the latter levelled the scoreline.Picture: SNS

Celtic: ‘Fantastic’ charity return for Paul McStay

Maestro says 'Hi!': McStay popped up in the background of this picture of Hartson and Ferdinand. Picture: twitter.com/johnhartson10

Paul McStay photobombs John Hartson, Rio Ferdinand

Paul McStay: McStays Maestros will take on Rios All Stars. Picture: SNS

Paul McStay: Scotland youth policy made us suffer

Move comes despite criticism of his part in World Cup coverage. Picture: PA

Phil Neville joins Match Of The Day panel

Ryan Giggs thanks the fans after what was likely to be his final game in charge of Manchester United. Picture: AFP/Getty

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Greg Dyke: Plea to clubs. Picture: PA

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Roy Keane: Quashed rumours. Picture: PA

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David Moyes hopes new record signing Juan Mata can revive Manchester Uniteds season. Picture: Getty

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Phil Jones, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Shakhtar Donetsk. Picture: AP

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Charlie Mulgrew: The 'new Rio Ferdinand' will be fined for his Twitter slip-up. Picture: SNS

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Rio Ferdinand has joined the England Commission. Picture: Getty

Rio Ferdinand and Roy Hodgson join England Commission

Michael Douglas at the GQ Men of the Year awards. Picture: Getty

Michael Douglas declared a legend at GQ awards

Rio Ferdinand is predicting fourth place at best for Liverpool in the Premier League this season. Picture: Getty

Liverpool ‘fourth place at best’ says Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand is predicting fourth place at best for Liverpool in the Premier League this season.

The England coach is positive ahead of their Brazil clash. Picture: Getty

Roy Hodgson upbeat despite ‘dark ages’ claims

England manager Roy Hodgson, players Joe Hart and Jermain Defoe play street music with children in Rio de Janeiro. Picture: PA

Bernstein hits back at Ferdinand coaching comment

Rio Ferdinand: Oneyear deal. Picture: PA

David Moyes hands Rio Ferdinand new United deal

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Rio Ferdinand retires from England duty

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea watches a shot from Swansea City's Wayne Routledge (centre) go just wide. Picture: PA

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England Fans reported over abuse of Ferdinands

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