Harry Redknapp's tongue-in-cheek comment regarding Thomas Tuchel being a 'German spy' has drawn backlash after it was shared from a charity event speech. Redknapp was joking about Tuchel's role as the new England manager, insinuating he was there to sabotage the team, akin to a WWII spy. Although initially received with laughter by the audience, Redknapp later admitted that the joke 'backfired badly' and clarified that it was meant humorously, not seriously. His remarks add to the ongoing conversation about foreign managers in charge of national teams.
Harry Redknapp's comment about Thomas Tuchel being a 'German spy' sparked criticism but was intended as a humorous remark that ultimately 'backfired badly.'
In a tongue-in-cheek manner, Redknapp claimed Tuchel's role was to undermine the England national team, likening him to a WWII figure, which elicited laughter but also backlash.
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