Rio Ferdinand speaks after wife's death from cancer

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has spoken publicly for the first time since his wife's death to cancer and says it has been "the most difficult period of his life". Writing in the Sun, external he praised the bravery of his wife Rebecca Ellison, who died aged 34 earlier this month. The QPR defender also said he "felt guilty" missing games for his side while they tried to avoid relegation. Hi

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"None of the lads knew what was going on because I didn't tell them. But eventually I asked the medical staff to let the other players know."