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Tyson Fury speaks out about Soccer Aid after managing England in TV showpiece

Monday, 16 June 2025 14:14

By Greg Lambert X @greglam72

Tyson gives a controversial pre-match pep talk flanked by former football manager Harry Redknapp. Image: ITV1

Tyson Fury has spoken after he caused controversy while managing England in the annual TV charity football match Soccer Aid.

Fury was back in Morecambe on Monday morning after his appearance at the game at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, which aired live on ITV1.

Tyson unleashed an F-bomb, live on television at around 6.25pm on a Sunday evening, while giving a pre-match pep talk to the England team of celebrities and former professional footballers.

Presenter Dermot O'Leary apologised to the TV audience, but then the former world heavyweight boxing champion swore again during an interview with presenter Alex Scott during the game, leading to a further apology to viewers.

But Fury clearly loved the experience, as he took to Instagram while out for his regular jog along Morecambe Promenade on Monday.

"Morning run in the Bay after a long and busy day yesterday managing England," said 'The Gypsy King'.

"Didn't get the result that we wanted but everybody played well and played hard and we raised a lot of money for a great cause.

"So I'm very proud of everybody who took part and well done to everybody, especially Carlos Tevez. Wow! Banging in hat-tricks and stuff. He's still got it!

"I had a fantastic day. Big shout out to all the organisers of Unicef and Soccer Aid.

"But here we are today, back in the Bay, back to the grindstone. 

"Back in good old Lancashire, keeping it real."

As the England players gathered in the dressing room before the game, with live TV cameras rolling, Fury gave a motivational speech.

"Well guys, we're at Old Trafford, Manchester United, 75,000 sell out. Unicef, a great cause.

"Let's never forget the Three Lions on this floor. Let them know how good we are. 

"We are England. We are f___ing Spartans. Let's take it to them! WE ARE SPARTANS!"

Tyson also posted photos and videos on his Instagram @tysonfury of himself with former England international Jill Scott, Olympic running champion Sir Mo Farah, former Manchester United and Denmark goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, and former football manager Harry Redknapp.

Below, Tyson with World XI manager Peter Schmeichel. Photo credit: Soccer Aid

England's opponents, a World XI, won the Soccer Aid trophy with a 5-4 victory.

The England team led 2-0 at half-time after goals from former England captain Wayne Rooney and ex-Lioness Toni Duggan.

Ex-international Jermain Defoe extended England's lead just after the break, before the former Argentina international Tevez scored twice, then two more past TV presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness to level things up after Defoe made it 4-2.

TV chef Big Zuu then scored the winner for the World XI to complete the comeback.

It was announced that £15m had been raised for children's charity Unicef.

Tyson, who lives in Morecambe with his wife Paris and their children, retired from professional boxing earlier this year, after a career in which he became two-time heavyweight champion of the world.

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