Eboue and Redknapp exchanged numbers after meeting while dropping their kids at football practice.

Redknapp read one of the messages on air.

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"The quote of the day: Do you think you’ve failed? With God, it is never too late for a new start,"” Redknapp read the message Sky's panel show 'A League of the Own'.

Eboue, 33 is known to be very religious. He is seen before every game praying.