MANCHESTER United captain Rio Ferdinand paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday, calling him the most "selfless" human being in the world.
"The great man was selfless and he gave up the majority part of his life for the benefit of everyone else," Ferdinand said.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said about the occasion: "It's a privilege for us to be here for his birthday."
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MANCHESTER United captain Rio Ferdinand paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday, calling him the most "selfless" human being in the world.
"The great man was selfless and he gave up the majority part of his life for the benefit of everyone else," Ferdinand said.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said about the occasion: "It's a privilege for us to be here for his birthday."
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