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Four years ago maybe we thought we were inferior to Brazil, subconsciously we didn't see ourselves beating them. Now we believe in ourselves, we can be on the pitch with any team in the world and think we can win.

Rio Ferdinand

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Rio Ferdinand
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: November 7
Association Football Player
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Rio Gavin Ferdinand
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