Check Out Rio Ferdinand's bow tie at the Champions League Final That Got People Talking

The "unique" fashion choice has got the world talking - and it's not all popular...
 

The Champions League final has been on everyone's lips all day.

Who'll win - Real or Atletico? Will Cristiano Ronaldo steal the show? When will Diego Simeone lose his cool on the touchline? Will Zinedine Zidane rip his trousers again?


We thought the pre-match discussion had peaked - but how wrong we were.

As the BT Sport punditry team went live in the San Siro, Rio Ferdinand's outfit for the evening was revealed to the world: a tuxedo, complete with bow tie.

EH?! He was certainly making an effort for the big occasion - and it did not go unnoticed on social media. In short, Twitter was divided...

There was confusion:

Wait why does Rio Ferdinand have a bow tie on?
— Adam Becket (@adambecket) May 28, 2016

Why has Rio Ferdinand got a bow tie on... Is he going for the Bond role
— The Mighty A (@Aladdin_Sane27) May 28, 2016

Why is Rio Ferdinand wearing a bow tie on BT Sport? You're not at a posh dinner down Rossos mate. It's the #uclfinal in the San Siro ...
— Adam Curry (@acurry85) May 28, 2016

Opinions were offered:

Think rio ferdinand may have gone overboard with the bow tie tonight @btsportfootball
— Kate Schofield (@schofsays) May 28, 2016

Rio Ferdinand spends £50 on a cheap suit and bow tie, but forgets to by a razor #tool
— John Metcalfe (@Metty38) May 28, 2016

Some were tickled by it:

Rio Ferdinand with the bow tie #UCLFinal
— Lewis Emslie (@emslieboy98) May 28, 2016

Others praised his choice of bow tie:
 
Check Rio Ferdinand in his bow tie, making Steve McManaman and Gary Lineker look like they've made no effort!
— Lynsey McK (@lynsey_mack) May 28, 2016

Rio Ferdinand in the bow tie! Yes Rio, biggest game of the club season, why not?! Well played @rioferdy5
— Andrew Willman (@awillman279) May 28, 2016

But mainly, there was a lot of mockery:

Rio Ferdinand is in the studio wearing a bow tie!
I bet it's a clip on... #uclfinal
— Amrik (@AmrikVirk) May 28, 2016

Rio Ferdinand is wearing a bow tie. Why do BT have to ruin the Champions League for everyone?
— Ashley Burtoft (@AshBurty) May 28, 2016

Rio Ferdinand looks ridiculous in his bow tie, bless him #championsleaguefinal2016
— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen2) May 28, 2016

Rio Ferdinand's bow tie is unsettling me. pic.twitter.com/1LtPmv0n6A
— Andy Dawson (@profanityswan) May 28, 2016