![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ferdinand-proudly-receives-obe-alongside-wife-kate/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Rio-Ferdinand-admits-this-means-a-lot-as-he-proudly-receives-OBE-alongside-wife-Kate.jpg&description=Rio Ferdinand has revealed his pride after receiving an OBE for services to football and charity at a ceremony on Tuesday. The Manchester United legend, 44, and his wife, Kate, visited Windsor Castle to receive his OBE from Prince William. Other members of Ferdinand's family, including his dad Julian, were also in attendance to see the ex-footballer collect the prestigious gong. Ferdinand is best known for his glittering career on the pitch, but he's also achieved much off it since retiring in May 2015. His foundation has created opportunities and pathways for thousands of young people from deprived backgrounds since it was launched in 2012. Ferdinand has also used his platform to highlight issues in society and football, such as racism, homophobia and mental health. These issues are explored in the former England international's new Amazon documentary 'Tipping Point' - which is released on Friday. "This is obviously different to a football award and the trophies that I've won," Ferdinand told Sky Sports News. "But this means a lot. The inspiration behind this was my mum and dad, [they're] community driven people. To carry that work out for the last 10, 12 years with my foundation and being recognised for that means a lot to me." Ferdinand played more than 700 club games for West Ham, Bournemouth, Leeds, Man Utd and QPR before during his playing days, and he won 81 senior caps for his country. The ex-defender was in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year six times. Rio Ferdinand received his OBE alongside wife Kate on Tuesday (Image: Getty Images) Who do you think deserves an OBE? Let us know in the comments below! The Man Utd icon won 14 trophies during his 12 seasons at Old Trafford - including six Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. He captained both his club and country, and he represented England at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cups. Ferdinand's first wife Rebecca sadly died of breast cancer in May 2015, aged 34. He released a documentary abo){kind=link}
Rio Ferdinand was honoured in the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee list in June and received his OBE from Prince William on Tuesday – with his wife Kate in attendance
Rio Ferdinand has revealed his pride after receiving an OBE for services to football and charity at a ceremony on Tuesday.
The Manchester United legend, 44, and his wife, Kate, visited Windsor Castle to receive his OBE from Prince William. Other members of Ferdinand’s family, including his dad Julian, were also in attendance to see the ex-footballer collect the prestigious gong.
Ferdinand is best known for his glittering career on the pitch, but he’s also achieved much off it since retiring in May 2015. His foundation has created opportunities and pathways for thousands of young people from deprived backgrounds since it was launched in 2012.
Ferdinand has also used his platform to highlight issues in society and football, such as racism, homophobia and mental health. These issues are explored in the former England international’s new Amazon documentary ‘Tipping Point’ – which is released on Friday.