Hunny old name, Rio

RIO: I'M A FERDIDAD

SOCCER ace Rio Ferdinand celebrated his son’s birth yesterday — and gave him a GERMAN name!

The Man Utd star called the tot LORENZ, then dubbed himself FERDIDAD.

Lorenz — German for Lawrence — weighed in at 7lbs 13oz at a Manchester hospital and Rio, 27, and long-time girlfriend Becky Ellison were “thrilled”.

But fans are puzzled why Rio would want a lasting memory of Germany.

United supporter Jim Schofield, 25, of Manchester, said: “For Rio to give his son a German name is a bit weird.

“The last thing the England lads need is a permanent reminder of our 2006 World Cup flop.” Lorenz nearly made his arrival in Germany itself, which would have made him eligible to play for THEM.

Becky, 24, was taken into hospital while in Baden-Baden — but it was a false alarm.

Chuffed Rio last night celebrated by sending a text to pals saying: “Becky and Ferdidad have had a strong baby boy. Mummy and dad doing well.”

Rio has been dating Becky for five years and they live in a £2million Cheshire mansion.

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