RIO FERDINAND was stunned by the absence of one ex-Lioness on BBC Sport’s coverage of the Euro 2025 final.
The former England international was watching the Lionesses beat World Cup winners Spain on penalties to become back-to-back European champions on Sunday.
Ferdinand thinks the BBC should have included a key former playerBBC Sport
Williams is a regular on the BBCGetty
But she wasn’t present for the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 final coverageAP
While the country was getting settled to witness the Lionesses claim silverware once again, Ferdinand took to social media to question the BBC‘s choice of pundits.
With three shocked-face emojis, he wrote on X: “How’s @fara_williams47 not on the @BBCSport coverage.”
The ex-Manchester United defender is, of course, referring to former Lioness Fara Williams.
Williams, who made 172 appearances for her country between 2001 and 2019, has become one of the most prominent pundits in the women’s game since she hung up her boots.
She had featured regularly on the BBC’s coverage of the tournament over the summer.
Williams’ Instagram posts from Sunday show she was covering the final as part of tournament sponsors Just Eat’s, promo.
She was on a panel for their pre-match show alongside ex-Lionesses and BBC pundits Alex Scott and Jill Scott.
She also posted clips of herself in the stands, celebrating wildly when her former team became European champions for the second time.
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Instead of Williams, the BBC had other Lionesses on their panel in Switzerland.
Former England captain Steph Houghton and Euro 2022 winner Ellen White were the chosen pundits as Gabby Logan presented.
Women’s Super League commentator Seb Hutchinson was also selected.
Meanwhile, a number of fans took to social media to praise rival ITV’s coverage, with Arsenal legend and ex-England international Ian Wright being part Laura Woods’ panel.
The former Gunner went wild as England saw off Spain from the spot, with England’s stars following suit and partying until the early hours afterwards.
The Lionesses beat La Roja 3-1 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after extra time.
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