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      Tyson Fury reveals retirement decision after devastating Usyk loss as he looks forward to Xmas ‘blowout’ with family

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      TYSON Fury has assured pals “it’s not over” despite his devastating world heavyweight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King flew back to Britain yesterday after hitting out at the judges’ decision in Saudi Arabia – sparking retirement rumours.Tyson Fury sparked retirement rumours after losing his world heavyweight title fight with UsykCredit: GettyTyson reunites with wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparationsCredit: TNT SportsHe is now set for a Christmas “blowout” with family ahead of a possible £250million clash with rival Anthony Joshua.Tyson warned fans they may never see him box again after the judges controversially awarded the win to the Ukrainian on Saturday night.Dad-of-seven Fury flew back to Manchester on a private jet yesterday afternoon for a reunion with his family after spending the last three months at training camp.His promoter Frank Warren said the fighter plans a traditional Christmas at his home in Lancashire before he makes any decision on his future.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, The Sun can reveal the former world champion has told pals: “It’s not over.”And a £250million Battle of Britain mega-fight with rival AJ is already being discussed for next year, with Wembley Stadium touted as the perfect venue.Speaking after the fight, AJ’s ­promoter Eddie Hearn said the clash has to finally happen after being mooted for years.He added: “There’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that’s Anthony Joshua. It’s the biggest fight probably in the history of British boxing.Most read in Boxing“Everyone will always want to see it. For me, AJ against Fury is the one, it’s the one at Wembley. It will be a huge global event.”Warren agreed, telling The Sun it would be “brilliant”.He said: “It’s what people will want to watch. The Fury/Joshua fight is a great fight and if it ­happens it will be a mega fight, it will be brilliant. But it will only happen if Tyson wants to do it and that’s a big if. And if he doesn’t want to do it, then so be it.”Oleksandr Usyk shows true colours with classy message to Tyson Fury after victory in heavyweight rematchThe veteran promoter raised hopes of the pair facing off, saying: “Look, Tyson’s a fighting man, that’s what he’s driven by, that’s what gives him a sense of purpose.”The fight would rake in around £250million through box office and pay-per-view revenues.Boxing insiders say the fighters could pocket purses in excess of £100million.Fury, 36, is already estimated to have a net worth of £110million, while 35-year-old Joshua’s wealth tops £100million.Hearn hopes to sign a two-fight deal for London and Riyadh.The pair, who have now both lost twice to Usyk, had originally agreed to fight in Saudi Arabia in 2021. But a judge ruled US boxer Deontay Wilder was entitled to exercise his option to fight the Gypsy King instead.Joshua was knocked out by fellow Brit Daniel Dubois in September.Dubois, who holds the IBF world title, was branded an “embarrassment” for confronting Usyk in the ring after Saturday’s fight.Dubois, knocked out by Usyk in 2023, grabbed a microphone and said: “I want my revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s go, let’s go. Make it happen Frank!” Usyk said he was open to a rematch but first wanted “to go home and rest”.It came after Fury had stormed out when all three judges deemed Usyk the winner.Fury was comforted by wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparations.He said later: “What’s next for me? I’m going home and having some time off.”Asked if the public will see him fight again, he added: “You might do, you might not do. Who knows? We’ll talk about that next year.”He previously revealed he will be downing “plenty of eggnog and mince pies, turkey, and all that” this Christmas.Warren praised his fighter, who has battled mental health demons.Fury is looking ahead to a potential £250m clash with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyActor Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the audience in RiyadhCredit: PAHe said: “It’s how it should be, he wants a traditional Christmas. He wants to switch off and be with his family. He’s been in training camp for three months.“He hasn’t spoken to his family for three months, that’s how determined he was to win this fight.“From my perspective I don’t want him to make any decisions, or even discuss boxing, until he’s ready. If he said to me tomorrow he wants to fight on, I’d say OK. If he said he wants to retire, I’d say, ‘Great, whatever you want to do, I’m with you’.”He claimed Fury’s legacy is assured, whatever he decides to do next.Warren said: “He’s a two-time world champion, he’s been in so many epic, spectacular fights in the 21st century in the heavyweight division. And you think where he’s come from, how he’s championed mental health, he has bipolar, he has had a lot of problems outside the ring and he’s been a champion in beating them. On top of that he’s a decent person.“He deserves his downtime now, go and rest up and then make his decision as to what he wants to do. There’s lots of options there, including a Joshua fight.”Fury, who lost the first Usyk fight in May on a split decision, raised his hand in celebration at the end of a dramatic 12 rounds in Riyadh on Saturday night.But he was left reeling when all three judges scored the fight 116 to 112 in Usyk’s favour.Fury claimed later they had given Usyk, 37, a “Christmas gift”.He said: “There’s no doubt in my mind I won the fight, that’s it, we can’t cry over it.“We didn’t feel no spirit, we felt a bit of Christmas spirit in there and I think he got a little Christmas gift from them judges.“It is what it is, I’m not going to cry over spilt milk, it’s happened now. I know boxing, I’ve been in it all my life, you can’t change a decision but you always feel a little bit hard done by, not a little bit, a lot.“But when you don’t get the knockout this is what happens, you can’t guarantee a win. In that fight there, he never hurt me once, I’ve got a couple of flesh wounds, they’ll be gone in two or three days.“Not a mark on me, but listen, it is what it is, I know what’s happened, I’ll go home, there’s not much else I can say.”Meanwhile Warren raged: “How did Tyson only win four rounds? It’s impossible. It’s nuts! Crazy! That’s nonsense. I am dumbfounded, I don’t get it.”He added: “Tyson is gutted. He won the fight. I am biased — but I’m not stupid.”An AI judge also had Usyk as victor, by 118 to 112. But Fury was not impressed, blasting: “F**** all the computers, keep the humans going. More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. F* electric cars too, while we’re at it.”Among the stars at the Kingdom Arena were actor Jason Statham with model partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.Brit Lennox Lewis was seated beside fellow ex-heavyweight world champ Wladimir Klitschko, while former featherweight world title holder Naseem Hamed was also there watching.READ MORE SUN STORIESUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Usyk’s win, calling it proof that the country “will not give up what’s ours”.He posted on Telegram: “Victory! So important and so necessary for all of us now.”Daniel Dubois, who holds one of the heavyweight belts, was in attendanceCredit: PASnooker’s Ronnie O’Sullivan watched the clashCredit: PAFury narrowly lost the boutCredit: Getty More

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      Love rat Man City ace Kyle Walker WILL spend Christmas Day with estranged wife & children after pair agree festive truce

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      FOOTIE ace Kyle Walker will be with estranged wife Annie Kilner on Christmas Day after they agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kids.The England and Man City star, 34, faces a blockbuster legal fight for a share of his £27million fortune in the New Year.Kyle Walker and estranged wife Annie Kilner agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsCredit: AFP or LicensorsKyle secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AlamyAnnie booted him out after he secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.But they will call a Christmas truce for their four children — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon.A source said: “It’s been a horrible 12 months. But huge credit to Annie.”Despite everything Kyle has done, she couldn’t bear the thought of him waking up alone on Christmas Day without his children.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“They’re putting everything to one side to save the kids from any more heartache.”Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammates ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton.Annie, 31, could then return to Sheffield to be with her family, including sister Sian.The £150,000-a-week defender was kicked out this time last year after Lauryn, 34, revealed the truth to a then heavily pregnant Annie.Most read in FootballIn a message sent on December 27, she wrote: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”Annie kicked Kyle out and he rented a mansion close to the family home in Prestbury, Cheshire. In his only interview, he told The Sun days later: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”Kyle Walker and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman in fresh row over intercom security system at her £2.4m homeThe couple tried to repair the damage but looked worlds apart at the Euros as Kyle and his Three Lions teammates laboured to the final before defeat to Spain.He returned to the UK a day later and within hours was in court in London for a showdown with Lauryn over money for their daughter, Kinara.A judge accused Lauryn of using his desperation to keep it a secret as “leverage” to get what she wanted.Pals of Annie and Kyle hoped the scathing judgement would bring them closer together.But it pushed them further apart – laying bare the extraordinary sums of money Kyle had paid Lauryn in a bid to win her silence.Annie now wants a 50-50 share of his fortune as part of a “financial divorce”.Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammatesCredit: BackGridKyle was kicked out by Annie this time last year More

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      Faltering Man City ace Erling Haaland’s girlfriend shells out fortune on designer goods at posh store

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      MISFIRING Man City ace Erling Haaland is set to net a sackful at Christmas, his girlfriend’s shopping receipt suggests.Isabel Haugseng Johansen splashed more than £6,000 at Selfridges — including a £1,670 backpack and a £950 Gucci hoodie for the Nordic goal-scoring sensation.Erling Haaland is set to net a sackful at ChristmasCredit: GettyHaaland’s partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen spent thousands on Christmas gifts for the Man City strikerCredit: EPAShe also bought a £2,700 Gucci handbag in the online spree.Details of Isabel’s spend emerged after blundering Selfridges staff sent her receipt to another customer by mistake.The woman — a Man United fan who asked not to be named — said: “I opened an envelope which had my receipt in it, and then I saw another one.“I was shocked. I’m just gutted his presents weren’t for me.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHaaland, 24, who has scored three goals in his last 12 Premier League games, is expecting his first child with Isabel, 20.Selfridges was contacted for comment.Haaland and Isabel were united by football in their homeland.They met each other when they were kids, who shared a mutual interest in the beautiful game and played for Byrne.Most read in FootballLike Haaland, she too was an aspiring footballer in her youth who dreamed of becoming pro.In a rare interview, she recalled: “We were just kids, kicking a ball around without a care in the world.”Erling Haaland does pull ups on cliff edge and runs with wolves as Man City ace stars in insane Beats by Dre advert Isabel is an aspiring footballerCredit: SplashThe WAG splashed over £6,000 at SelfridgesCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘This is crazy’ – Fans can’t get enough of Tyson Fury’s walk-on song for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY got into the festive spirit with his Christmas-themed walk-out against Oleksandr Usyk. The pair put on a 12-round thriller in May with Usyk emerging as the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history.Tyson Fury got into the festive spirit with his Christmas-themed walk-outCredit: GettyFans loved the Santa-inspired outfitCredit: ReutersNow, seven months later and they run it back with Fury bulking up to 20 STONE as he prepares to fight for the first time with a loss.And not only has he piled on the pounds but the Gypsy King also grew out his beard – which Usyk tried to get him to trim. But Fury stood firm and kept the bushy beard – seemingly paying homage to it on his way to the ring. He walked out to Mariah Carey’s classic All I Want For Christmas is You. READ MORE ON TYSON FURYThe two-time heavyweight champion also wore red Santa-inspired attire – and fans loved it. One said: “Tyson Fury just walked out to Mariah Carey wearing a Santa suit.”Another added: “This is the most Tyson Fury thing ever.”One hailed: “Fury really went all in on the Santa bit.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Grew the beard, wore the costume AND went on a high calorie diet.”Another said: “Fury coming out with “All I want for Christmas is you” is crazy.”Shock as Johnny Fisher beats David Allen in split decision as Saudi crowd is stunned More

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      Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 2: Nuno’s side leapfrog Arsenal into third as remarkable form continues

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest’s dream season continued as they snatched away the best home record in the Premier League with a clinical win at Brentford.Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga scored the goals as Forest became the first side to not only take all three points at the Gtech Community Stadium, but also to silence a Brentford attack that had scored 26 goals in eight previous home games.Nottingham Forest inflicted Brentford’s first home defeat of the seasonCredit: AlamyOla Aina broke the deadlock in the 38th minute at the G-tech Community StadiumCredit: RexFormer Man Utd winger Anthony Elanga doubled Forest’s lead inside 51 minutesCredit: PAForest leapfrogged Arsenal in third with the Gunners playing later on SaturdayCredit: PANuno Espirito Santo’s side and the Forest fans can tuck into their turkey dreaming of Champions League football next season if they can maintain this remarkable form.Only Chelsea have picked up more points on their travels this season than Nuno’s men.Forest travelled to West London having visited Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs on their previous three away days.Given that Brentford had collected 22 points out of a possible 24, scoring 26 goals in eight home games so far this Premier League season, a date at the Gtech was an even more daunting task for Nuno’s men.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere were some worrying signs early on. With only four minutes gone, Yoane Wissa played in Mikkel Damsgaard only for the Dane to scuff his shot and see it pushed away by Forest keeper Matz Sels.Brentford then forced a succession of corners and one of them came out to Bryan Mbeumo. His curling cross picked out Kristoffer Ajer whose header skimmed inches wide.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWissa then took advantage of hesitation by Morato and Neco Williams to nip between the two Forest defenders and hook in a shot which landed on the roof of the net.Having soaked up the Brentford, Forest carved out a chance of their own just after the half-hour.Aina shows off his left foot declaring, ‘It’s still hot!!!’Elliot Anderson combined with Williams before crossing for Chris Wood to head goalwards, being denied only by a plunging stop by Mark Flekken.Williams was involved again when the visitors took a 38th-minute lead. He sprinted onto a Callum Hudson-Odoi pass, beat Ajer and pulled the ball back cross the Brentford area where Ola Aina was waiting to steer home his second goal of the season.It was the fourth time this season that Brentford had gone behind at home. They won each of the previous three.If that suggested a comeback by the home side, Forest clearly hadn’t read the script. After all, they had already won at Anfield and Old Trafford this season, and secured a draw at Stamford Bridge.Nuno’s side have dispensed with their inferiority complex that marked their first two Premier League campaigns.Within six minutes of the restart they doubled their lead. Keane Lewis-Potter, converted into a left-back in recent weeks by Brentford boss Thomas Frank, made a has of controlling a long punt forward. The ball bounced into the path of Anthony Elanga, who immediately drove infield found the far bottom corner with a curling shot.The winger might have made it 3-0 three minutes later, but this time his shot was beaten away by Brentford keeper Flekken.His opposite number Sels then produced one of the saves of the season as Brentford tried to respond, albeit that the Forest stopper used his head.Mbeumo headed a cross into the path of Ajer whose shot was turned away at point-blank range by Sels’s head as he threw himself in the way of the ball.READ MORE SUN STORIESFor Brentford, the loss of their proud unbeaten home record this season compounded the disappointment felt by their tame Carabao Cup exit at Newcastle in midweek.But the day belonged to Forest who will spend Christmas Day in the Champions League places. More

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      ‘Christmas cracker from Ally McCoist there’ say fans as TNT Sport commentator rinsed for slip-up live on air

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      ALLY McCOIST left fans in stitches after a hilarious slip-up during the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City.McCoist, 62, was put on punditry duty by Sky Sports during the early kick-off between the two Prem sides at Villa Park.Ally McCoist suffered a blip while covering Aston Villa vs Manchester CityCredit: PAMcCoist described Jhon Duran’s strike for Aston Villa as ‘one of the goals of the day’Credit: GettyAnd Villa opened the scoring after just 16 minutes when Morgan Rogers broke through City’s defence and set up Jhon Duran inside the area where he beat Stefan Ortega.And McCoist left viewers baffled when he described Duran’s strike as “one of the goals of the day”.The audience were left laughing their socks off as that was literally the first and only goal of the day.One fan tweeted: “Christmas cracker from McCoist there, that’s goal of the day right now. Read More on Football”Yeah 1st goal of the early kick off, I make you right Ally.”Another commented: “Ally Mccoist catching himself mid “that’s one of the goals of the day” before realising it’s the early kick-off.”A third wrote: “Ally McCoist has just said that’s one of the goals of the day, at the first goal in the 12:30 kick off…”This fan said: “Ally McCoist on Villa’s goal vs. Man City: ‘That’s one of the goals of the day!’ Most read in Football”It’s literally the only Premier League goal of the day.”And that one stated: “Ally McCoist with a bold claim for goal of the day so far…”Scotland hero John McGinn laughs off ‘Braveheart’ comparison as he overtakes Ally McCoist in goal scorers list Duran added to Man City’s troubles which has seen the reigning Premier League champions lose eight of their last 11 games across all competitions before visiting Villa. More

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      Harry Kane responds to deadly Magdeburg Xmas market attack as Bayern Munich star says it ‘puts things in perspective’

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      HARRY Kane has responded to the deadly Magdeburg Christmas attack that has so far killed four people.At least 86 people were injured in the attack in Magdeburg, with at least 15 being seriously hurt after the car ploughed into unsuspecting revellers.Harry Kane of FC Bayern München during the Bundesliga matchCredit: GettyThe smashed-up car that drove into a large crowd at a Magdeburg Christmas market in GermanyCredit: ReutersFootage caught the moment the car ploughed into the marketCredit: XStar English footballer Harry Kane, who is playing for Bayern Munich, shared a heartbreaking tribute in a post on X.He said: “Hearing news of the tragedy in Magdeburg puts things in perspective and on nights like this football isn’t what’s most important.”My thoughts and condolences are with all those affected by the horrific tragedy.”Kane, 30, lives with his family above the River Isar near Munich.read more sportThe area is dubbed the “Beverly Hills of Bavaria”.The German footballing giants in Munich decided to cancel a planned Christmas ceremony which was scheduled for after their clash with RB Leipzig yesterday.The crowd came together instead and sang an emotional rendition of Silent Night, Holy Night with a local choir.The suspect of the attack was travelling at up to 40mph when he first smashed into those at the festive celebrations, horrified witnesses said.Most read in FootballHe reportedly raced through the packed market for at least 400m (1,300ft) – leaving trails of devastation in his path.Officials fear the number of deaths could rise in the coming hours due to the severity of many of the victim’s injuries.Footage later captured the driver of a black BMW being arrested at the scene just after 7.04pm local time on Friday.The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006, the state’s prime minister Reiner Haseloff said.Saudi suspect arrested after driving through German Xmas marketThe man was not known to German authorities as an Islamic extremist, Germany’s DPA news agency reported.Mr Haseloff told reporters at the scene: “We have arrested the perpetrator.“From what we currently know he was a lone attacker so we don’t think there is any further danger for the city.”The man’s motive remains unclear.German newspaper Bild initially suggested that 11 people had been killed however just two deaths have been confirmed so far.There were also reports claiming there may have been a bomb in the passenger seat of the BMW after a suspicious piece of luggage was found.The city of Halle is now increasing security at its Christmas market as tensions remain high.The car was driven “across the Christmas market”, according to a police spokesman.Witnesses said the ground was covered in blood and tinsel as doctors scrambled to treat the injured.The two initial deaths were later confirmed by Mr Haseloff with city authorities confirming a total of 68 people were hurt.The car went “through people” and sent others “going over it”, a man standing just feet away from the crash added.Some of the injured are said to be in a critical condition with a huge number of emergency workers at the scene.Tents were immediately set up to treat victims while all hospitals in the area said they were preparing for a “mass casualty event”.Neighbouring cities, including Halle, around 50 miles from Magdeburg, also prepared their hospitals to take in victims.A special hotline was set up last night for family and friends fearing for their loved ones.Lars Frohmüller, a reporter for German public broadcaster MDR told the BBC: “It was a real chaotic situation.”We saw blood on the floor, we saw people sitting beside each other and having golden and silver foils around them.”And we saw many doctors trying to keep people warm and help them with their injuries.”Everywhere were ambulances, there were police, there were a lot of firefighters.”Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has condemned the attack and said it will stand in solidarity with Germany and the victim’s love ones.Dozens of injured revellers were being treated in tents at the sceneCredit: GettyFootage captured the moment the suspect was arrested by copsA black BMW drove through a crowded Christmas Market in MagdeburgCredit: APArmed cops were stationed all around the area – with pictures showing people led away on stretchers.One witness who gave her name as Nadine said her boyfriend Marco was ripped out of her arms when he was hit by the car.She told Bild: “He was hit and pulled away from my side. It was terrible.”Nobody even screamed. You couldn’t hear the car either.Marco had injuries to his leg and head: “We don’t know which hospital he went to. The uncertainty is unbearable.”The Christmas market posted to Instagram to ask people to stay away.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said “reports from Magdeburg lead us to fear the worst”. He added: “My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.“We stand by their side and by the side of all Magdeburg residents. My thanks to all the emergency services in these difficult hours.”Mr Scholz and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser will travel to the scene of the incident today.Robert Habeck, Germany’s vice-chancellor, said on X: “What terrible news from Magdeburg, where people wanted to spend the advent season in peace and community.“My thoughts are with the victims and their families. I thank all the emergency services on site who are doing everything they can to help and to clarify the background.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote on X: “I am horrified by the atrocious attack in Magdeburg tonight.”My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. We stand with the people of Germany.”German special police forces attended the crime sceneCredit: APEmergency teams worked tirelessly to get those injured medical supportCredit: gETTY More

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      ‘B******s’ – Alan Shearer left red-faced and fuming after botching question about his OWN career

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      ALAN SHEARER hilariously botched a question about his OWN CAREER during a Betfair quiz.The Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer had his knowledge about his iconic career put to the test in Betfair’s special Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor quiz.Alan Shearer had his knowledge on his career put to the test in Betfair’s special Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor quizCredit: BETFAIRShearer was asked about his sole goal in Blackburn’s 1995/96 Champions League campaignCredit: BETFAIRThe retired striker blew a gasket after he responded with the wrong answerCredit: BETFAIRThe former Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Southampton and England hitman took on Betfair’s team of racing experts, which included Rachael Blackmore, Paul Nicholls and Sky Sports’ Vanessa Ryle.Shearer made a blistering start along with team-mates Alan McInally and Sky Sports’ Abigail Davies.But his memory slowly started to fail him, much to the amusement of the rival team.And he blew a gasket after incorrectly responding to a question about his sole Champions League strike for Rovers, who he won the Prem with in the 1994/95 season.READ MORE ON SHEARERThe BBC pundit guessed that he found the back of the net against Dutch side Heerenveen in Rovers’ sole campaign in Europe’s elite club competition.The goal in question, however, came against Norwegian giants Rosenberg.After realising his gaffe, a frustrated Shearer shouted: “B******s.”The Betfair quiz was hosted by Kevin Hatchard, who oversaw five rounds of sporting trivia.Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlan Shearer won the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in the 1994/95 seasonCredit: GETTYBetfair ambassador Shearer said: “There’s nothing like a good quiz at Christmas.”And it was great to captain the team for Betfair’s Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor.Alan Shearer in the dark on Gary Lineker’s MOTD replacement, but reveals why he doesn’t want to know who’s coming in”I won’t spoil it for people who are going to watch, but some of those questions were a lot tougher than we thought they would be.”Fair play to the Betfair racing team too, they know their stuff.”Watch Alan Shearer vs Rachael Blackmore in @Betfair’s Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor, streamed live at 6pm today. More