ANTON FERDINAND will give evidence to the FA's race row probe today knowing what he says will be a 'point of no return' in the crisis engulfing English football.
The QPR defender is due to go over his statement with club chiefs this morning before submitting it to football's governing body.
And, in an exclusive interview with SunSport, Ferdinand revealed how the controversy involving John Terry has affected his everyday life.
Ferdinand said: "Of course, it's been strenuous — but it's football as usual as far as I'm concerned.
"All week I've been focusing on nothing other than the game at Spurs on Sunday."
But there is little doubt the pressure will intensify later today when he submits his evidence.
An insider confirmed: "John Terry has given his version of events — let's just say it bears no resemblance to what Anton recalls."
Chelsea and England skipper Terry, 30, is accused of hurling racist abuse at Ferdinand during Sunday's fiery London derby with QPR, which saw the Hoops defeat Andre Villas-Boas' Blues 1-0.
TV footage appears to show the Blues defender calling his opponent a ******* black ****.
Terry, who could be stripped of the Three Lions captaincy if the FA find him guilty, claims he was filmed halfway through a sentence and was misconstrued.
The defender insists Ferdinand had yelled at him 'Did you just call me a ******* black ****?' and Terry was replying by saying: 'No, I didn't call you a ******* black ****'.
SunSport understands Ferdinand denies any such exchange took place.
Our source added: "Once Anton hands his version of events to the FA, they'll have no option but to quiz every player who may have seen or heard what actually happened."
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