Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand sent a message to Gerard Pique after his retirement from football, yesterday, Saturday
And Ferdinand published, on his account on the “Facebook” network, pictures of him with Pique while the latter was playing with Manchester United, and wrote on them: “Gerrard, man, what a march
He added, “A lot of people don’t know but I actually played one of the biggest roles in your creation. Because Nemanja Vidic and I were playing at Manchester United, you never got the chance.. so you had to move to Barcelona!!!..it was my role in your rise to greatness
Ferdinand continued: “But if I speak seriously, when you went to Barcelona, I don’t think you can imagine that your professional career would become as crazy as it was, as you won many titles with both club and national team
He continued, “One thing you had to do when you left was to grow up. You did it quickly with your wits
And the United legend continued: “I have been a mainstay in two teams that are considered by many to be the best teams ever
He asked: “I hear discussions about the best defenders of this era and I don’t see your name enough… Without you in Barcelona, would they have played from behind smoothly, would they have a personality in that area in the big moments when you take the ball and be brave
Ferdinand concluded: “We’ll never know, but you’ve been doing it year after year quietly and effectively. I respect you, man, for your truly wonderful career
