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Harry Redknapp, manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks dejected during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on February 26, 2012 in London, England.

‘What do you want me to do? Tell Luka Modric where to stand?’ Tottenham hero Peter Crouch recalls Harry Redknapp’s hilarious response to tactics query

By Richard Laverty published

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was told by one of his stars he had to be cleverer: and his response was quintessential Harry

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Peter Crouch with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and manager Rafa Benetiz show off the new home kit in the dressing room during the Liverpool FC Adidas Kit Launch at Anfield on July 24, 2006 in Liverpool, England.

Peter Crouch says former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez never gave anyone a ‘well done’: not even Steven Gerrard

By Richard Laverty published

Peter Crouch played for Rafa Benitez at Liverpool – and never saw him congratulate anyone… not even Steven Gerrard

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BT Sport pundit Peter Crouch looks on prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on March 13, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

‘Good touch for a big man’: How Peter Crouch shocked new team-mates with his velvet touch

By Richard Laverty published

Peter Crouch was always told he had good control despite his height – but did he take it as a compliment or an insult?

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Belgian footballer Vincent Kompany and his wife Carla Higgs arrive for the charity gala dinner SOS Villages d'enfants (SOS Children's Villages) in Brussels on May 21, 2014.

How Vincent Kompany has Nedum Onuoha to thank for introducing him to his future wife

By Leo Moynihan published

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany married Carla in 2011, with former team-mate Onuoha playing matchmaker

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Fabio Cannavaro of Italy speaks with the media during a press conference on June 11, 2010 in Centurion, South Africa.

Fabio Cannavaro says Alan Shearer was one of the best strikers he ever faced – and addresses the elbow on him in the Champions League

By Daniele Verri published

Fabio Cannavaro has been talking to FourFourTwo about how good Alan Shearer really was – and whether or not the striker meant to elbow him

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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher while working for Sky

‘The demands are high’: Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher tell FourFourTwo they’re conscious they could be dropped by Sky at any minute

By Chris Flanagan published

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher are two of the biggest pundits in the business – but they're not immune from Sky replacing them

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Fabrizio Romano, Becoming the world's best-known football journalist on the SportsTrade Stage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.

‘I work 20 hours a day’: Fabrizio Romano tells FourFourTwo how he became Mr Exclusive on transfers – and why he upset Brighton

By Mark White published

Fabrizio Romano is a workaholic Italian transfer oracle who has changed the landscape of the market – and he took time from his hectic summer to speak to FFT about his crazy rise to fame

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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher covering Liverpool vs Manchester United for Sky Sports in March 2023.

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher give FourFourTwo their predictions for Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City this season

By Rich Laverty published

Sky Sports duo Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have spoken to FFT about who they think will lift the Premier League trophy next summer

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Fabio Cannavaro of Italy holds the World Cup trophy following his team's victory in a penalty shootout at the end of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany.

Fabio Cannavaro: I came so close to joining Chelsea

By Rich Laverty published

Fabio Cannavaro has told FFT that Chelsea very nearly signed him – but that he admired Arsenal and Manchester United in the noughties, too

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Close-up shot of Fabio Cannavaro and the Ballon d'Or trophy, 2006

Fabio Cannavaro opens up about being the last defender to ever win the Ballon d’Or

By Richard Laverty published

2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro was the last centre-back to be given the award – but he says now that in many ways, he was lucky

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