Soccer Assist 2025 coach Harry Redknapp has opened up about his and spouse Sandra’s well being struggles, in addition to his reluctance to retire from the world of showbiz
Harry Redknapp has candidly confessed that he “finds it onerous to say no to issues” and is not prepared to hold up his boots simply but, even because the ex-Tottenham boss nears his eightieth birthday.
In a revealing chat from 2023, the now-78-year-old shared that since ending his soccer administration profession in 2017, he is been continuous, even coming into the I am A Superstar… Get Me Out Of Right here! jungle and rising victorious the next yr.
Harry, who’s gearing as much as coach the England group for Soccer Assist on Sunday, admitted that his hesitation to cut back his frequent tv appearances, which incorporates initiatives along with his son, former skilled footballer Jamie Redknapp, is one thing that sends his spouse Sandra around the bend.
Chatting with Saga Journal about whether or not he is put his ft up for good, Harry declared: “Not an opportunity. I can not. I discover it onerous to say no to issues – it drives Sandra mad.”
He reminisced about his TV gigs, saying: “Just lately, I’ve achieved Harry’s Heroes for ITV, managed in Soccer Assist and final yr Jamie and I filmed Jamie and Harry’s World Cup Problem [for Sky Max]. What amusing that was.”
Harry additionally touched upon the well being battles he and Sandra have confronted, telling the journal: “I’ve had a kidney most cancers scare and a stent fitted into my coronary heart, and Sandra’s had ovarian most cancers and actually suffered along with her throat after damaging her vocal cords.”
He recalled how Sandra’s sepsis scare in 2018 practically prevented him from jetting off to Australia for I am A Superstar, leaving him deeply involved about probably shedding his beloved spouse.
Harry reminisced: “I used to be terrified I used to be going to lose her and I practically did not get on the airplane.
“However she wasn’t having it – she wished me to go. I will always remember the second she got here into camp to see me. It was the primary time she’d seen me cry.”
ITV audiences had been totally enchanted by Harry and Sandra’s romance, shedding tears themselves throughout their emotional reunion within the jungle, which preceded Harry being named King of the Jungle.
In latest information, Harry expressed his thrill at returning to Soccer Assist tonight, the place he’ll witness England tackle the World XI group to help Unicef’s fundraising efforts.
Becoming a member of him as a part of the England teaching group are soccer icon Wayne Rooney, heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, ‘Line of Responsibility’ star Vicky McClure, and goalkeeping hero David James, whereas a mixture of ex-pros and stars lace up their boots for the large sport.
Soccer Assist for Unicef 2025 airs from 6pm on Sunday June 15 on ITV and ITVX.
