Rio and Kate Ferdinand have left their £6.5 million Dubai home for their luxury villa in Portugal's Algarve region, fleeing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Dubai.
The former Manchester United star, 47, posted a bare-chested selfie on social media sipping beer on a sun-kissed terrace, captioned: "That feeling when Liverpool + Chelsea drop points in the race for the top 4", adding beer emojis and "Happy Saturday people!" The photo was taken at their villa near Quinta do Lago, where Rio runs summer football camps.
The couple, who moved to Dubai last year with their young children, have spoken about the frightening experience of seeking refuge in a bomb shelter. Rio said on his podcast: "It's frightening when you hear missiles, planes and fighter jets and you're hearing bombs... My studio has become a bunker." Kate praised local authorities, saying: "We are safe. The government are doing an amazing job."
Kate, 34, had previously expressed longing for the UK, admitting she misses her stepsons Lorenz and Tate, who remained in Britain to pursue football careers. She said: "I get upset. I miss the big boys a lot... But this decision is right for my younger children."
