Ferdinand posts on X while commentating live to slam Man Utd’s disallowed goal

RIO FERDINAND broke commentary protocol to post on social media about Manchester United's disallowed goal against Rangers.

Matthijs de Ligt had a powerful header ruled out by VAR in the first half of the Battle of Britain at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

The Dutchman's goal was chalked off as team-mate Leny Yoro was judged to have fouled Robin Propper in the build-up.

United fans galore took to social media to lament the VAR decision.

As did former Red Devils defender Ferdinand, who was on commentary duty for TNT Sports.

A frustrated Ferdinand took to X to write: "Never a foul."

Ferdinand's mid-match tweet didn't go unnoticed by scores of his 11.6million followers.

One responded: "Focus on the game, mate."

Another said: ""Commentate on the game, mate."

And another said: "Phone away while at work, please."

One remarked: "Get back to work, Rio."

Another chimed in: "Rio mate stop tweeting. You're on commentary duty."

United eventually broke the deadlock in the second half, with a little helping hand from Gers stopper Jack Butland.

The former Red Devils stopper calamitously punched a Christian Eriksen corner into the back of the net in the 52nd minute.

Cyriel Dessers thought he'd rescued a point for the Teddy Bears with an 88th-minute goal that stunned the Old Trafford faithful.

But United skipper Bruno Fernandes struck in the 92nd minute to seal a last-gasp 2-1 victory and send the visitors back up the road with nothing to show for their efforts.