Man Utd legend Ferdinand laughs at fan's claim that he's bigger than Juventus on Twitter

Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has been quite candid with his tweets, often trolling people on social networking site. Besides, he has been equally vocal about various issues, be it on field, or off it, inviting mixed reactions from several quarters, including club fans. Man United legend decided to respond to a hilarious tweet which suggests he is bigger than defending Italian champions Juventus, merely on basis of followers. 

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Fan compares Juventus to Man United legend Rio Ferdinand 

Juventus Twitter handle was abuzz with mesmerising tweets following Old Ly's splendid victory against Tori in derby that was played on Sunday. Despite trailing in earlier minutes of game, Weston McKennie and Leonardo Bonucci bagged two goals in second half to help ir side clinch three points from a crucial clash. 

But victory for defending Serie A champions wasn't just only observation for a Twitter user who goes by name Homi Stanley. He tweeted two screenshots of Twitter handles of Juventus and Ferdinand respectively in an attempt to compare fan base of two parties. 

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Rio Ferdinand laughs out 'bigger than Juventus' claims 

While Juventus Twitter handle has 8.5 million followers, Ferdinand les way with a mammoth 10.8 million followers. Stanley claimed that Man United legend was bigger than a club as decorated as Juventus, by merely comparing Twitter followers of two handles. 

tweet caught eye of Ferdinand who decided t to igre hilarious comparison. Inste, former Man United defender quoted Stanley's tweet, while laughing it out with emojis. Fans could t hold on to ir emotions, with some even attributing Juventus' growing social media numbers to Cristia Ronaldo. 

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Premier League news: Ferdinand lauds Greenwood 

Elsewhere, Man United completed a sensational comeback to emerge victorious against West Ham United on Saturday. Although Red Devils netted thrice, Mason Greenwood's strike has come in for some massive praise, particularly from Ferdinand. He took to Twitter immediately after Greenwood's goal to laud youngster's efforts. Meanwhile, next fixture will see RB Leipzig vs Man United clash in Champions League on Tuesday. 

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Im courtesy: Rio Ferdinand Twitter