Rio Ferdinand angry over racism
![[left] Anton and Rio Ferdinand show brotherly love in the football field](/images/stories/2012/02/04_06/rio anton2.jpg "[left] Anton and Rio Ferdinand show brotherly love in the football field")
[left] Anton and Rio Ferdinand show brotherly love in the football field
Rio Ferdinand said it had been frustrating watching his younger brother, Anton suffer the abuse of 'small-minded people' because of the John Terry racism case and that he too was disillusioned by the racism issues blighting English football.
The England and Manchester United defender broke his silence for the first time over the issue which has led to the Chelsea captain being stripped of the England captaincy and facing a trial in July for his alleged remarks towards the younger Ferdinand, who plays for Queens Park Rangers.
Terry has denied the charge of racially abusing Anton in a match between Chelsea and QPR at Loftus Road last October.
His case will be dealt with on July 9, eight days after Euro 2012 finishes.
"Anton is my little brother," Rio told BBC's Football Focus programme. "We have grown up together and I have looked after him since we were kids.
"If something is going to affect him and hurt him, I am always there as a shoulder to lean on."
Source: Reuters
Published Feb 6 2012
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