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‘You can stop tweeting me’ – Rio Ferdinand makes feelings clear on viral Bukayo Saka debate
Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal’s fans to ‘stop tweeting him’ after declaring that Bukayo Saka is world class. The Arsenal star had a dramatic night at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Gunners sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Bukayo Saka showed his world-class credentials against Real Madrid Saka spurned the opportunity to put Arsenal ahead in the first half when his Panenka penalty was easily saved by Thibaut Courtois. However, the England forward made amends with a brilliant goal in the second-half as his side strolled to a 5-1 aggregate win, with a 2-1 victory on the night. It takes big performances in big games to be classed as one of the world’s best and according to Man United legend Ferdinand, Saka can now consider himself among football’s elite. Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand said: “Saka, in terms of defining and being decisive. “I’ve debated it quite a lot over the years about, ‘Is he world-class?’ 100%. “A world-class footballer who will decide matches now for the rest of his career at the top level. “They’ve come out on top today. It’s only one game over two games, I get that. “But it’s a chance to think, ‘Okay, I’m at the top table, and I’m actually sat here comfortably, and overshadowed the people that were meant to be better than me.’ “It’s a great confidence boost.” It marks a U-turn for Ferdinand, who then took to social media to share his comments, with a message specifically for Arsenal’s fans. Saka made amends for his penalty miss to give Arsenal the lead with this cute finishGetty On X, he wrote: “There you go Arsenal fans. “You can stop tweeting me about it now. “I have always loved Bukayo, been his biggest fan in an England shirt also. “I just wanted to see him do it when it really matters in big Champions League matches against the best teams! Respect.” Saka himself spoke to TNT Sport after the game and said that the result showed that the north Londoners were capable of winning the whole tournament. The 23-year-old said: “We showed that we can play in Europe and beat one of the best teams in the world, home and away. Very proud of this team. Match Stats “Tonight was a big statement and I am so happy for everyone.” He continued: “We felt comfortable. We are quite good when we get into a low block. It took a lot of running, but we managed to do it.” And when pressed whether he believes Arsenal have enough quality to win the Champions League, he simply stated: “Yes. I like to believe that.” Saka returned from injury at the start of April and has certainly showed his world-class credentials. As well as being Arsenal’s most threatening star, Saka has scored twice in five games since his comeback – an impressive tally as he continues to work his way back to full match sharpness. Those goals have taken his tally to 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 appearances this term. With a battle to secure second spot in the Premier League and a Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain to look forward to, Saka will no doubt be keen to kick on in the coming weeks.
Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal’s fans to ‘stop tweeting him’ after declaring that Bukayo Saka is world class.
The Arsenal star had a dramatic night at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Gunners sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Saka spurned the opportunity to put Arsenal ahead in the first half when his Panenka penalty was easily saved by Thibaut Courtois.
However, the England forward made amends with a brilliant goal in the second-half as his side strolled to a 5-1 aggregate win, with a 2-1 victory on the night.
It takes big performances in big games to be classed as one of the world’s best and according to Man United legend Ferdinand, Saka can now consider himself among football’s elite.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand said: “Saka, in terms of defining and being decisive.
“I’ve debated it quite a lot over the years about, ‘Is he world-class?’ 100%.
“A world-class footballer who will decide matches now for the rest of his career at the top level.
“They’ve come out on top today. It’s only one game over two games, I get that.
“But it’s a chance to think, ‘Okay, I’m at the top table, and I’m actually sat here comfortably, and overshadowed the people that were meant to be better than me.’
“It’s a great confidence boost.”
It marks a U-turn for Ferdinand, who then took to social media to share his comments, with a message specifically for Arsenal’s fans.
On X, he wrote: “There you go Arsenal fans.
“You can stop tweeting me about it now.
“I have always loved Bukayo, been his biggest fan in an England shirt also.
“I just wanted to see him do it when it really matters in big Champions League matches against the best teams! Respect.”
Saka himself spoke to TNT Sport after the game and said that the result showed that the north Londoners were capable of winning the whole tournament.
The 23-year-old said: “We showed that we can play in Europe and beat one of the best teams in the world, home and away. Very proud of this team.
“Tonight was a big statement and I am so happy for everyone.”
He continued: “We felt comfortable. We are quite good when we get into a low block. It took a lot of running, but we managed to do it.”
And when pressed whether he believes Arsenal have enough quality to win the Champions League, he simply stated: “Yes. I like to believe that.”
Saka returned from injury at the start of April and has certainly showed his world-class credentials.
As well as being Arsenal’s most threatening star, Saka has scored twice in five games since his comeback – an impressive tally as he continues to work his way back to full match sharpness.
Those goals have taken his tally to 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 appearances this term.
With a battle to secure second spot in the Premier League and a Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain to look forward to, Saka will no doubt be keen to kick on in the coming weeks.
