Race row has been 'tough' on my brother, insists Rio Ferdinand
Posted Sunday, February 05, 2012 by crystalpalace-mad.co.uk
Rio Ferdinand has broken his silence on the abuse his younger brother Anton has suffered ever since he was allegedly racially insulted by former England captain John Terry.
Terry was stripped of the England captaincy last week after Westminster Magistrates' Court adjourned the ensuing case until July.
But Ferdinand has revealed how painful it has been to see his younger brother subjected to abuse on social network sites and by fans since the allegation was made.
Speaking out: Rio Ferdinand wants to protect his brother in the controversy
'Anton is my little brother,' said Ferdinand, who is likely to be in the Manchester United squad to play at Chelsea.
'We have grown up together and I have looked after him since we were kids. If something is going to affect him and hurt him, I am always there as a shoulder to lean on. In moments like this, when things are so public and you can't really say anything, it can be frustrating.
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