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      Inside Tottenham star Son Heung-min’s amazing £1.5million car collection, including ultra-rare £1m Ferrari LaFerrari

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      SON HEUNG-MIN is not the sort of player you would associate with spending a load of dosh on one of the world’s most exclusive cars.The Tottenham hero, 30, is unassuming and usually happy to let his boots do the talking.
      Heung-min Son has built up an amazing £1.5million car collection

      Son stops in his Ferrari LaFerrari to sign a shirt for a fan
      Only 499 of the Ferrari supercars were made and potential purchasers must meet strict criteriaCredit: Alamy
      But the £192,000-a-week forward has a fleet of motors worth a staggering £1.5million.
      And pride of place in his garage in North London is a rare supercar available to just a few people.Ferrari LaFerrari
      Only 499 of these incredible cars have been made – and Son has one of them.
      But he ditched the usual red for black because Spurs told him he could not own a red one due to their rivalry with Arsenal.
      Worth around £1,150,000, even a Premier League footballer earning top whack would have to save up for a while to be able to afford it.
      The most powerful street-legal supercar the Italian manufacturer has produced, buyers must fit in with the Ferrari brand.
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      That means that, to purchase one, they must previously have owned a Ferrari – with some reports claiming potential buyers won’t be considered unless they have had FIVE Ferraris in their life.
      Son’s black model does 0-60mph in 2.9 secs and boasts a 6.3-litre V12 engine, electrically assisted by the HY-KERS system to deliver a total power output of 950bhp, with a top speed of 227mph.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has one sitting at home as well.
      Audi R8 Coupe
      The South Korea star was spotted with ex-girlfriend Minah, a pop sensation in their native country, getting behind the wheel of his white R8 in 2014.
      Son is the proud owner of a sleek Audi R8Credit: Handout
      Starting at £112,520 for the most basic model, Son is almost certain to have added a few luxuries to his.
      The 5.2L V10 engine packs an almighty punch and the sleek design turns heads – if you’re quick enough to see it whizz past when it does 0-60mph in 3.2 secs.Maserati Levante
      Son is the proud owner of Maserati’s first SUV, which has a starting price of £60,000.
      But there’s a catch.
      The Spurs star poses with his Maserati Levante
      Son is so popular in his home country that he was actually given the model by the Italian manufacturer as a gift.
      A statement from Korea’s official Maserati importer said they gifted the ex-Leverkusen man the motor because it “might be the most matching vehicle to Son, who can play with delicacy and unstoppable power”.
      Hard to argue with that.
      Although it is not the only 4×4 Son has…Range Rover
      The staple of the Premier League footballers’ diet, Son would not miss out on the chance to land a Range Rover.
      He has done his up in a classy matte black finish – a custom touch that also sees the tailgate script, grille and side vents finished in gloss black.
      The Evoque model starts at around £31,000.
      Though Son’s version likely cost a lot more with the extras he has, which include red seats and red trim on the steering wheel.
      Son keeps up the traditions of Premier League footballers by owning a Range RoverCredit: The Sun
      Son waves from the front seat of his 4x4Credit: Instagram
      Bentley Continental GT
      Another favourite of footballers, Son forked out around £160,000 for this supercar.
      It comes packing a 6L twin-turbocharged W12 engine which sees it do 0-60mph in 4.3 secs and can reach 198mph top speed – which could come in handy when he’s running late for training.
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      How Chelsea could line up next season with Pochettino combining Lukaku and Felix in deadly new look attack

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO could set up a deadly new attacking line-up at Chelsea if he is the manager for next season.The Argentine boss is the favourite to take over the reins from interim coach Frank Lampard at the end of the current campaign.
      Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite to become Chelsea’s new managerCredit: PA
      He could hand Romelu Lukaku another chance at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      And pair him in attack with Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      How Chelsea could line up under Mauricio Pochettion
      One of the first jobs, Pochettino will have will be to sort out the club’s misfiring attack.
      He will have Romelu Lukaku, 29, back at the club following the expiry of his loan spell at Inter Milan.
      Talks will be held to try to make him give England another go after his disappointing season under previous Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Which could see the Belgian international paired with Joao Felix.
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      The Portuguese attacker looks set to stay at the Blues for another season, even without Champions League football.
      Simeone is keen to make the move permanent but Atletico Madrid chiefs want £88m for the Portuguese international.
      Felix, 23, is settled in London and happy to stay but wants assurances from the incoming permanent boss – expected to be Mauricio Pochettino – that he will get game time.
      With that and with Chelsea reluctant to pay the full asking price for Felix, a compromise second loan is likely.
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      It is also thought that Pochettino considers Mykhailo Mudryk and loaned defender Levi Colwill as potential future which could see them given chances in the team.
      Colwill has progressed during his loan spell at Brighton, helping the club challenge for European football next season.
      The youngster has been able to do this while dealing with the change of manager from Graham Potter to Roberto De Zerbi.
      This could see a potential shift in formation with Colwill coming in for Thiago Silva and Mudryk in for Kai Havertz.
      Levi Colwill is thought to be highly rated by PochettinoCredit: Getty
      Mykhailo Mudryk could also be given a more prominent roleCredit: Getty
      An alternative Chelsea line-up under Pochettino
      Pochettino could also hand a chance to Noni Madueke to impress on the right wing.
      The English winger has barely had a look in since his arrival from PSV in January.
      Madueke has only featured six times despite starring in Holland over the previous three seasons.
      Another possibility for Chelsea would be to play a strike partnership with Felix behind the front two.
      And with Harry Kane potentially heading for the exit at Tottenham, it would not be the craziest thing to see Chelsea make a move for him.

      The England captain and Pochettino worked together at Spurs and it would also give him the option to stay living in London.
      This would save Kane the hassle of having to potentially up-root his family to move them up north after being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.
      Pochettino could push for a reunion with Harry KaneCredit: PA:Press Association
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      Rio Ferdinand blunder on BT Sport has fellow pundits in fits of laughter as Man Utd icon moans ‘we still in school’

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      THE BT SPORT studio erupted into a roar of laughter after an hilarious blunder from Rio Ferdinand last night.He was in the studio to provide the analysis as Tottenham came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
      Tottenham’s Clement Lenglet caused Rio Ferdinand all sorts of problems last nightCredit: Getty
      The Man Utd legend had his colleagues in stitches trying to pronounce his nameCredit: BT SPORT

      The Red Devils were two up in North London thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford at half time.
      But Spurs fought back to earn a point against United thanks to strikes from Pedro Porro and Heung-min Son.
      United had a great chance to go 3-1 up when Bruno Fernandes brilliantly nutmegged Tottenham defender Clement Lenglet inside the area but then rifled his strike back off the bar.
      And it was while discussing this piece of magic from the Portuguese ace that the legendary United defender slipped up trying to say the Spurs’ star’s name.
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      Ferdinand said: “That will be everywhere though. Imagine being Linglay now?”
      “Who’s that?” asked his fellow pundits as they burst into laughter.
      The tongue-tied ex-England ace responded: “Ling… Ling… Ok sorry, pronunciations.”
      As the laughter heightened, the embarrassed looking Ferdinand said: “Are we at school?”
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      While former Tottenham ace Jermaine Jenas replied: “That’s going to be on digital.”
      One fan responded on Twitter: “Rio Ferdinand just called Lenglet ‘linglay’.”
      While another said: “Bit of a tongue twister eh Rio?”
      Fortunately that was not all that Ferdinand had to say during the coverage of last night’s Premier League encounter.
      He also revealed that he would be surprised if United are not already in talks over a move for Harry Kane this summer.
      Erik ten Hag is desperate to bring in a new No9 this summer to spearhead his attack next term.
      As well as Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, United have also long-been linked with a swoop for Spurs star Kane.
      Discussing that potential transfer pre-match, former United defender Ferdinand stated that his old side must take advantage of Tottenham’s “turmoil”.
      He told BT Sport: “If there aren’t conversations going on in the corridors of power about Kane then I’d be surprised.”
      Ferdinand then joked: “Sell now before the season even finishes.
      “Manchester United have to be looking at the turmoil that Tottenham are in.”
      He was then asked if United win the Premier League title should the 29-year-old head to Old Trafford.
      He replied: “They get closer than where they are now.”

      Ferdinand also says that it was “too long” for Kane and United to wait another 12 months to get him for nothing when his contract expires in 2024.
      And to reinforce that he said that the striker is “exactly what they [United] need” now. More

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      Fuming Man Utd fans blame Erik ten Hag’s ‘dumb’ tactics for Spurs draw after blowing two-goal lead in top-four race

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have levelled the blame for the club’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham at the feet of Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils sailed into the lead thanks to Jadon Sancho’s early strike before Marcus Rashford doubled the lead just before half-time.
      Erik ten Hag was blasted by fans for his subs against TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      But United would go on to blow the lead after goals from Pedro Porro and Son Heung-Min cancelled out those efforts.
      And fans have planted the blame for the dropped two points at Ten Hag’s door.
      They took issue with his substitutions as none of them made the desired impact.
      The Dutchman replaced Christian Eriksen and Sancho for Fred and Anthony Martial in the 61st minute.
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      He then fired off another double change ten minutes later in the form of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Antony being replaced by Tyrell Malacia and Wout Weghorst.
      However, Fred seemed to misplace every pass, Martial was a passenger, Malacia gave Harry Kane the freedom to set up the equaliser and Weghorst proved to be ineffective.
      Fans blasted the Dutchman’s tactics on Twitter, with one saying: “Ten Hag has started making the wrong substitutions. Should have just left that starting 11.”
      A second commented: “Erik ten Hag’s substitutions were a mess.”
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      A third typed: “I don’t want to blame Ten Hag but the subs killed the game. After the first half the only substitution we needed was Antony off for Sabi and Bruno to the right.”
      A fourth remarked: “Erik ten Hag took a wrecking ball to Manchester United’s performance with his substitutions.

      “Fred gave arguably his worst-ever display and constantly lost the ball, Weghorst offered absolutely nothing yet again and Malacia became a liability.”
      While a fifth added: “Erik Ten Hag was to blame for his totally outrageous substitutions!! Why did he go into panic mode and get brain fog??
      “To replace Eriksen for Fred, Sancho for Martial, Wan-Bissaka for Malacia and then Antony for Weghorst!! He got it so wrong….”
      Another raged: “Ten Hag made another dumb substitution to bring on Weghorst. Nah…he shoulda lost the match!!!”
      The result ensured United’s gap to Spurs remained at six points – with the Red Devils also holding two games in hand over their top four rivals.
      United may choose to try and solve their issues next season by introducing Harry Kane to their squad, with United fans singing a cheeky chant during last night’s match. More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Erik ten Hag’s ‘lost the plot’ after claiming result against ‘rubbish’ Spurs was ‘good draw’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED supporters have accused boss Erik ten Hag of “losing the plot” after claiming it was a “good draw” at Tottenham.The Red Devils were two up in North London thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford at half time.
      Man Utd fans were left confused after Erik ten Hag’s post-match commentsCredit: Reuters
      But Spurs fought back to earn a point against United thanks to strikes from Pedro Porro and Heung-min Son.
      Old Trafford chief Ten Hag has plenty of credit in the bank after ending the club’s trophy-drought in February by lifting the Carabao Cup and has also guided them to the FA Cup Final where they will meet neighbours City on June 3.
      However, he has suffered some humiliating results along the way during his first term in charge, such as the 7-0 thrashing at Liverpool.
      And he has come under criticism from some quarters of the Stretford End by stating last night’s result “was a good draw”.
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      Ten Hag said: “Some thought 90 per cent was enough. I know they are not robots and fatigue is an issue but you have to give it everything on every occasion. That is the basis.
      “We took a bit of the gas off and that was our problem. I think it’s been that for a few games where we are sharp and coming ahead and [haven’t] kept it going.
      “We are disappointed – we were 2-0 up. We had the chances to make it 3-1 which we didn’t take.
      “We were not good over the 90 minutes, we did not play brilliant. After half-time, being up 2-0, we had to score another goal.
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      “We have to manage the game and keep the ball. Not give the ball away so easily, the goal was quite obvious.
      “We have to block the crosses, we have to be proactive and come out and we didn’t squeeze out. It was so easy for them, easy for them to score a goal.
      “We need energy and we have to be ready for Sunday (against Aston Villa). But in the end, good draw.”
      Supporters quickly took to Twitter after hearing that final comment with one saying: “Ten Hag just said 2-2 is a good draw has he lost the plot.”
      Another wrote: “Bottling a 2 goal lead against a rubbish Spurs and calling it a good draw. Last few interviews of Ten Hag give me Ole vibes.”
      A fellow fan said: “Who brought on the players .. who picks the teams .. Ole took the blame all the time because at the end of the day the manager has the responsibility.. meanwhile Ten Hag is saying this was a good draw.”
      While another commented: “‘A good draw’ when we were 2-0 up Ten Hag I like you bro but what are you talking about???” More

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      Mauricio Pochettino NOT right for Chelsea as he’s lacking ‘winning gene’… he’ll always come up just short

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      FORMER Premier League football chief Simon Jordan believes Mauricio Pochettino will come up “short” at Chelsea as he lacks the “winning gene”.The Argentine is widely expected to be named as the next Chelsea manager.
      Simon Jordan is not convinced about Mauricio PochettinoCredit: talkSPORT
      The ex-Spurs and PSG boss looks set to take charge of ChelseaCredit: PA
      The former Tottenham manager has been locked in talks with Todd Boehly and Co after emerging as the frontrunner for the job.
      Reports have claimed that a verbal agreement has now been struck, with Chelsea hoping to confirm a deal for Pochettino by the end of the week.
      The 51-year-old is currently out of work having left Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
      He is one of Spurs’ most successful and popular managers in recent times – despite failing to win a trophy with the club.
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      He averaged 1.89 points per game – the most for any Tottenham boss in Premier League history with a minimum of 38 Premier League games in charge.
      The ex-Southampton chief capped off his five-year stint at White Hart Lane by leading Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool.
      But he was sacked just months later following a poor start to the next campaign before eventually taking over at PSG in January 2021, winning the Coupe de France and Ligue 1 prior to his departure.
      Former England international Danny Murphy believes those experiences at PSG will help him at Stamford Bridge, but ex-Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan insists that Poch lacks something the top managers have.
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      Speaking on TalkSport’s White and Jordan, Murphy said: “I think it’s a great opportunity for him. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get a great bunch of players and mould them into what you want.
      “I spent a bit of time with him in Doha [over the World Cup] and was so impressed by him. He’s a really, really incredible guy in terms of his passion, his football intelligence – it was a pleasure being around him in that respect.
      “I know that doesn’t guarantee success, but it does alter your view about someone.”
      Jordan responded: “I don’t think anyone can doubt that he’s passionate and can bring people with him, but my question about Pochettino is whether he has this tiny little factor that only the top managers have, and it’s something you can’t bottle or distil, it’s this win gene. And I don’t think he has it.”
      Murphy hit back by saying: “He’s got to prove that. The one thing I would suggest to judge him differently on him, is he’d have to be blind and deaf not to learn from his experience at PSG dealing with some of the best players on the planet and how to deal with personalities, which he’ll have to do more at Chelsea than he did as Tottenham manager.
      “At Spurs he had a lot of young players who he could mould and would listen and were more open-earned, but I think at Chelsea there’s going to be bigger names, bigger egos, players how have done more, and his experiences at PSG would have evolved him in man-to-man management.”
      Jordan then added: “He’s also got to overcome elite managers in the Premier League. It’s not just galvanising the squad. We all know Pochettino can make Chelsea contenders, and if they’re satisfied with that, that’s fine.
      “But if they want to win he’s going to have to overcome Guardiola, Klopp and whoever else we think is an elite manager in this league, and that is where I believe he will come up short.” More

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      Neco Williams suffered broken jaw in horror injury vs Brighton as he gives timeframe on return after rush to hospital

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have been rocked by the news that Neco Williams’ season is over.The Forest full-back fractured his jaw in a sickening collision with teammate Brennan Johnson as they both challenged for a cross during Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Brighton.
      Nottingham Forest star Neco Williams suffered a broken jaw against BrightonCredit: Getty
      Williams collided with teammate Brennan Johnson during the 3-1 winCredit: AFP
      The 22-year-old was bleeding and required treatment on the pitch before being rushed to hospital where he was detained overnight, and later underwent surgery.
      A statement from Forest said: “We are pleased to say that following positive surgery, the full-back is due to return home on Friday afternoon.
      “We wish Neco all the best with his recovery.”
      Williams is the latest Forest star to join Steve Cooper’s lengthy injury list.
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      That’s after Moussa Niakhate suffered a hamstring injury during the Brighton match to become the 13th Forest star to be crocked.
      Johnson sent a message of support to his stricken teammate Williams on Instagram which said: “Thinking of you bro”, followed by two praying and heart emojis.
      Meanwhile, Williams himself sent a message to teammates and fans confirming his setback – and that he will miss the remainder of the season.
      But the Welshman hopes he can still help his side to fight for their Premier League survival from the sidelines.
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      Williams said: “Absolutely buzzing the lads got the win yesterday.
      “But at the same time I am gutted to say my season’s over for sustaining a broken jaw.
      “I will do everything I can to help my teammates bring home those points every game.”
      Williams has posted a positive update from hospitalCredit: Reuters
      The Welshman hopes to still play some part in Forest’s relegation battleCredit: Getty More

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      Footballers strange contract demands, from no space travel to weight clauses and free moves for Catalan independence

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      PLAYERS are valuable commodities.So when they thrash out contracts with the world’s biggest clubs, it’s important to get everything right and nothing’s left to chance.
      Footballers like Lionel Messi reportedly have bizarre clauses written into their contractsCredit: Getty
      But there are times when stipulations are put in place by player and club to protect their interests, to let them fulfil their hobbies, or managers just don’t trust them.
      SunSport looks back at the wackiest clauses added by players and clubs.Messi business
      Back in 2020, with Lionel Messi’s future STILL up in the air before his free transfer move to Paris Saint-Germain, talk of what he would look for in his new contract away from Barcelona began to surface.
      Some of the clauses in that deal were leaked by El Mundo.
      They included an agreement to learn how to speak Catalan, he must ‘adopt an adequate personal conduct and pace of life’ and not engage in doping, and if Catalonia became its own country he could leave on a free transfer.
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      Lew the outdoor adventurer
      When Robert Lewandowski was running down his contract at Borussia Dortmund both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were jostling for his signature.
      And in leaked documents, Real Madrid’s offer seemed far more lucrative.
      Alongside a £166,000-per-week deal and a £10m signing-on fee were several requests they didn’t want daredevil Lewandowski to do while he was their property.
      Skiing, paragliding, climbing, going on a motorboat and even riding a motorbike were big ‘no-nos’ for Madrid’s hierarchy… so that’s why signed for Bayern instead.
      Robert Lewandowski was able to continue his outdoor adventures at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Reina toyed with
      When negotiating a contract, it’s important to be 100 per cent clear about what is being stipulated.
      When German forward Giuseppe Reina moved to Arminia Bielefeld in 1996, he demanded the club build him a house for every year of his contract.
      The club accepted.
      However, Reina didn’t specify what size he required.
      And Arminia provided him with a house made of Lego for the next three years.
      Giuseppe Reina in action for Arminia Bielefeld, who only joined under strict circumstances
      Redondo locked out
      Former Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder Fernando Redondo was excluded from Argentina’s 1998 World Cup squad for a bizarre reason.
      Manager Daniel Passarella had refused to pick homosexuals or players with earrings and long hair.
      Redondo was ‘guilty’ of the latter.
      He said: “I was in great form. But Passarella had particular ideas about discipline and wanted me to have my hair cut.
      “I didn’t see what that had to do with playing football so I said no.”
      Fernando Redondo’s long hair cost him his international career
      Cooking up a treat
      Congolese midfielder Rolf-Christel Guie-Mien moved from Karlsruher to Eintracht Frankfurt in 1999.
      However, he had one simple request: that his new club pay for his wife to have cooking lessons.
      We’re not sure Mrs Guie-Mien took too kindly to this demand.
      She was not available for comment at the time.
      Rolf-Christel Guie-Mien made it very clear to his wife he kitchen skills needed improvement
      Brought down to Earth
      Swede Stefan Schwarz moved to Sunderland in 1999 — but the Wearsiders had one stipulation the former Arsenal man had to adhere to.
      Schwarz was told that any potential flights into space would not be tolerated.
      The Black Cats chief exec John Flicking said at the time: “One of Schwarz’s advisers has, indeed, got one of the places on the commercial flights [into space, due to take place in 2002].
      “And we were worried that he may wish to take Stefan along with him. So we thought we’d better get things tied up now rather than at the time of the flight.”
      In fact, rather than managing to go up, his career ended when Sunderland went down in 2003.
      Stefan Schwarz is presented as a Sunderland player, alongside Peter Reid in 1999
      Razor weighed down
      Former Premier League and England defender Neil Ruddock once admitted to eating 212 steak and kidney pies every year.
      And Crystal Palace were advised Razor did come with some extra baggage when they signed him on a free in 2000.
      Ex-Eagles chairman Simon Jordan wrote in his autobiography: “On approaching West Ham I discovered he was a free transfer, although he did have a weighty salary — which was not the only weighty thing about him.
      “Harry Redknapp, the West Ham manager at the time, told me to put in a weight clause.
      “So I decided to put a 10 per cent penalty on the contract we were proposing to offer him if he was over the recommended weight of 99.8kg, which by the way was still frigging huge.”
      Ruddock’s Palace debut was allegedly delayed because the club couldn’t find a pair of shorts big enough for him.
      Neil Ruddock has never been one of the slimmest footballers
      Driving a Honda
      Japanese legend Keisuke Honda joined Botafogo in January 2020.
      But moving to Brazil’s crime-ridden city of Rio de Janeiro had the midfielder fearing for his safety.
      So he stipulated he would need an ARMOURED VEHICLE as part of the deal.
      More incredibly, Botafogo agreed.
      But his stay in South America did not last long and the now 36-year-old left the same year for Azerbaijan.
      Honda ended his career in Lithuania – and is now coach of Cambodia’s U23s.
      Keisuke Honda signed for Brazilian side Botafogo – but only after an unusual request was grantedCredit: AFP or licensors More