Footballers and music don't work well. Chris Waddle has a couple of shocking duets under his belt with Glenn Hoddle and Frenchman, Basile Boli. Gazza, Kevin Keegan and Terry Venables have all appeared on stereos, making people cry uncontrollably. Now, Rio Ferdinand has reportedly been approached by Duran Duran to record a new version of their 1982 Top Ten hit 'Rio'. God help us all!
According to The Mirror, the Manchester United and England footballer could lay down vocals on the unofficial World Cup track with the band's Simon Le Bon before travelling to South Africa with the national team.
A source told the newspaper: "Simon and Rio are old mates.
"Rio got Si and the band along to a behind-closed-doors session at the Man United training ground to see the lads go through their paces, and even introduced them to Sir Alex Ferguson."
They added: "No-one's released a serious World Cup song this year and Duran Duran, with millions of fans, would be guaranteed a hit if they stepped up to the plate.
"Mark Ronson has been in touch, and would be up for remastering, as has Nick Hodgson, from the Kaiser Chiefs. Rio fancies himself as a singer. It'd be fantastic if they can find the time to get into the studio."
Of course, it isn't the first time Rio has had a brush with singing for an audience...
