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ESPNsoccernet can reveal that Anton and Rio Ferdinand are refusing to talk to John Terry, and have declined his frantic attempts to speak with them.

Anton is currently at the centre of a racism row, after England captain Terry was accused of verbally abusing him during QPR's victory over Chelsea on Sunday.

Neither of the Ferdinand brothers have made public statements about the incident, but ESPNsoccernet spoke to them at length as they attended the launch of Pele's new sportswear brand in London on Wednesday.

The depth of the pair's anger towards Terry was clear, though they reiterated that they are not yet prepared to comment publicly.

During the event in central London, both Anton and Rio also spoke with PFA assistant chief executive Bobby Barnes, the second in command to Gordon Taylor at the players' union.

Barnes also declined to make any comment but ESPNsoccernet understands the PFA are involved in the ongoing enquiries into what occurred.

Meanwhile, QPR have denied reports that Paddy Kenny, Clint Hill and Shaun Derry have been called to give evidence in the racism inquiry. All three are understood to be furious their names have been dragged into the saga, with Derry not even on the field of play when the alleged incident took place.

A QPR spokesman said: "There is no truth in these stories whatsoever. None of the three players have been called to give evidence or will be called to give evidence."

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas, who earlier this week said the matter was at an end after a dressing-room discussion between Terry and Anton Ferdinand, dedicated Wednesday night's Carling Cup extra-time defeat of Everton to his embattled captain.

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