7 famous footballers who have business interests outside the sport

#4 Rio Ferdinand

Ferdinand runs a magazine and was also a producer of a movie

Rio Ferdinand who was the world’s most expensive defender when Leeds signed him in 2000, retired in 2015 shifting his full attention to his numerous business ventures that he had initiated during his playing days.

He owns an Italian restaurant, Rosso, and is a football pundit on BT Sport. Rosso is situated in the popular King’s street in Manchester. Ferdinand also own a clothing line and an online publication called #5 magazine. The magazine’s first issue was launched in April 2009.

The 37-year-old is also known fro his charity works through the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and it's aimed to provide opportunities for education and employment to youngsters. Ferdinand and his former England team-mate Ashley Cole were executive producers of the movie ‘Dead Man Running’ directed by Alex De Rakoff. Ferdinand also created a record label White Chalk Music along with a friend of his.

Ferdinand won 6 Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions league title during his time at Manchester United.