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Rio Ferdinand wears massive Lenny Kravitz-style scarf… and Twitter absolutely loves it

The former Manchester United hero and current BT Sport pundit donned the eye-catching garment for duty at the London Stadium

RIO FERDINAND wore a massive Lenny Kravitz-style scarf - and Twitter absolutely loved it.

The former Manchester United hero and BT Sport pundit donned the enormous garment for duty at the London Stadium.

 Rio Ferdinand's massive scarf was mostly loved by viewers... but not all
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Rio Ferdinand's massive scarf was mostly loved by viewers... but not allCredit: BT Sport

And viewers were quick to pick up on the sheer size of the winter fashion accessory.

One wrote: "Rio Ferdinand's scarf on BT Sport right now is worthy of its own Twitter account."

Another posted: "Rio Ferdinand bringing the scarf back in a big way here."
A fellow user said: "Rio Ferdinand is wearing a very snazzy today isn't he?"

 The sheer size of Rio Ferdinand's scarf was evident when the camera panned out
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The sheer size of Rio Ferdinand's scarf was evident when the camera panned outCredit: BT Sport
 The former Manchester United star is a BT Sport pundit
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The former Manchester United star is a BT Sport punditCredit: BT Sport

Another wrote: "Rio Ferdinand going full Lenny Kravitz in the scarf stakes."

However, not everyone was in agreement over it.

One Twitter user said: "Rio Ferdinand is wearing a harbour tow rope as a scarf."

Another posted: "The hack of that scarf on Rio Ferdinand."

 One viewer said Rio Ferdinand's scarf deserved its own Twitter account
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One viewer said Rio Ferdinand's scarf deserved its own Twitter accountCredit: BT Sport
 Rio Ferdinand's scarf was compared to Lenny Kravitz's one
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Rio Ferdinand's scarf was compared to Lenny Kravitz's one

A fellow viewer said: "Hahaha, Rio Ferdinand's scarf though."

Ferdinand recently switched sports to boxing, and is looking to make his bow next year.

He has undertaken gruelling gym sessions - some with girlfriend Kate Wright - in a bid to bulk up for his ring debut.

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