RIO FERDINAND broke commentary protocol to post on social media about Manchester United’s disallowed goal against Rangers.
Matthijs de Ligt had a powerful header ruled out by VAR in the first half of the Battle of Britain at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
The Dutchman’s goal was chalked off as team-mate Leny Yoro was judged to have fouled Robin Propper in the build-up.
United fans galore took to social media to lament the VAR decision.
As did former Red Devils defender Ferdinand, who was on commentary duty for TNT Sports.
A frustrated Ferdinand took to X to write: “Never a foul.”
Ferdinand’s mid-match tweet didn’t go unnoticed by scores of his 11.6million followers.
One responded: “Focus on the game, mate.”
Another said: “”Commentate on the game, mate.”
And another said: “Phone away while at work, please.”
One remarked: “Get back to work, Rio.”
Another chimed in: “Rio mate stop tweeting. You’re on commentary duty.”
United eventually broke the deadlock in the second half, with a little helping hand from Gers stopper Jack Butland.
The former Red Devils stopper calamitously punched a Christian Eriksen corner into the back of the net in the 52nd minute.
Cyriel Dessers thought he’d rescued a point for the Teddy Bears with an 88th-minute goal that stunned the Old Trafford faithful.
But United skipper Bruno Fernandes struck in the 92nd minute to seal a last-gasp 2-1 victory and send the visitors back up the road with nothing to show for their efforts.
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