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3. Rio Ferdinand vs Real Madrid

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Ferdinand pictured sarcastically applauding the referee in the game against Real Madrid

Ferdinand pictured sarcastically applauding the referee in the game against Real Madrid

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The Red Devils center back sarcastically applauded Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir for his decision to send off Nani in the 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in March this year. The 35-year-old is known to be an outspoken player and made his feeling clear to the referee at the end of the game. The UEFA ordered a probe into the incident but Ferdinand got off with a warning.

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