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On this day: Ferdinand's competitive debut

  • Published
    27 August 2021
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#OnThisDay in 2002, @RioFerdy5 made his first competitive appearance for United.

He'd go on to win six #PL titles and one #UCL over 12 incredible years at the club 🏆#MUFC pic.twitter.com/WLLzsTWxlY

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 27, 2021
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