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Explained: Rio Ferdinand's mystery exit from PSG vs Newcastle Champions League broadcast after 'unforeseen circumstances' announcement from Laura Woods

According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12803973/Why-Rio-Ferdinand-left-TNT-Sports-Champions-League-live-broadcast-mid-match.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, Manchester United legend Ferdinand was forced to leave the live Champions League match coverage on Tuesday evening due to illness. TNT Sports did not explain the reasons behind Ferdinand's shock exit during the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-takes-responsibility-psg-failure-newcastle-french-giants-dominated-champions-league-encounter/blt22388b6bb0a6126a" target="_blank">1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes</a>, other than a short statement from presenter Laura Woods, who claimed it was due to "unforeseen circumstances" at the time.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The former England international is now set to return to his punditry duties for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-galatasaray-injury-champions-league/blt62a2cfabb85a87ac" target="_blank">Manchester United's clash against Galatasaray</a> on Wednesday evening, after returning to his hotel to rest.The report goes on to state that Ferdinand is feeling better following his early exit in Paris, with the former United defender set to jet into Istanbul to provide analysis on the must-win clash for Erik ten Hag's men.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking at the time of Ferdinand's mysterious exit, Laura Woods said: "Rio would be here to chat about Manchester United now, but we had to let him go [due to] unforeseen circumstances. He is OK. Don't worry."

WHAT TNT SPORTS SAID

As previously mentioned, Ferdinand is currently flying into Istanbul to provide analysis for United's crucial Champions League clash against Galatasaray. The Red Devils currently sit rock bottom of Group A, with just three points from their opening four fixtures, as they look to secure the win in order to keep their European hopes alive.

WHAT NEXT FOR FERDINAND?

Explained: Rio Ferdinand's mystery exit from PSG vs Newcastle Champions League broadcast after 'unforeseen circumstances' announcement from Laura Woods Explained: Rio Ferdinand's mystery exit from PSG vs Newcastle Champions League broadcast after 'unforeseen circumstances' announcement from Laura Woods | Goal.com

The reason for Rio Ferdinand&apos;s mysterious exit from the live broadcast of Paris Saint Germain&apos;s Champions League clash with Newcastle United has been revealed.

Explained: Rio Ferdinand&apos;s mystery exit from PSG vs Newcastle Champions League broadcast after &apos;unforeseen circumstances&apos; announcement from Laura Woods