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NEW England captain Rio Ferdinand has backed the Football Association's 'Respect' for officials campaign and admitted players have a responsibility to act as role models.
Ferdinand, who will lead England in tonight's friendly international with France in Paris, is aware football has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons in recent weeks. Chelsea defender Ashley Cole turned his back on referee Mike Riley in the clash with Tottenham and then Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano was sent off after berating Steve Bennett in the weekend clash with Manchester United.See the full content of this document
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Football: It's Time We Acted Like Role Models - England Skipper
England manager Fabio Capello has let it be known he expects his players to show respect to officials and Ferdinand is aware of the need to...
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