Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand fears he’s cursed after a knee injury ended his World Cup dreams yesterday.
The England skipper damaged left-knee ligaments during training after tackling Emile Heskey and catching his studs in the turf.
Ferdinand’s agent and long-time friend Pini Zahavi, told: “Rio said: ‘I think somebody cursed me’. That is honestly how he feels. Rio is very down. He cannot understand why this has happened to him.”
Ferdinand played only 13 League games for United last season because of a back injury and now his dreams of lifting the World Cup are over.
Zahavi added: “This injury is nothing to do with the ones he had before. It is completely different and it is very bad luck. Rio was feeling sharp and was ready for the World Cup. He has waited so long for this tournament and to try and help England win it. He had prepared himself so well. But he is a very strong man and he will be back. I’m sure he will be leading England in four years time at the next World Cup.”
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