Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is mugged in Spain on scouting trip | Mail Online

Harry Redknapp: The BiographyTottenham boss Harry Redknapp is mugged in Spain on scouting trip | Mail Online: "Harry Redknapp has revealed he was ‘mugged’ before watching transfer target Diego Forlan play for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid on Thursday night.

The Tottenham boss was approaching Atletico’s Vicente Calderon Stadium with his assistant, Kevin Bond, when thieves took a substantial amount of cash and all Redknapp’s credit cards.

The 63-year-old held on to his mobile phone and passport, which was in his shirt pocket."

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