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      Tyson Fury speaks for first time since being escorted out of pub as he fires warning to Oleksandr Usyk

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      TYSON FURY has vowed to climb the heavyweight mountain in his first public statement since his viral boozy night out.The former WBC heavyweight champion had to be escorted out of a pub by bouncers after seemingly having one too many drinks.Tyson Fury is back in the gym following his boozy night outCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYFury, 35, was spotted FACE-PLANTING a pavement moments after leaving the venue.But he’s back in the gym just days after his seemingly hangover-inducing night out and has vowed to fulfil his dream of becoming undisputed heavyweight champ.On Thursday morning, the Wythenshawe warrior shared a video of himself hitting the back at his gym with his seven million Instagram followers.His accompanying caption read: “Listen up! I’ve conquered everything in boxing – titles, records, the lot. READ MORE ON FURY”But I’ve never had to come back from a loss.On December 21st in Riyadh, in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed. “Usyk, I’m coming for you! Get ready for the Gypsy King!”The path to redemption is all mine. Most read in Boxing”I know what I have to do, I saw my shortcomings and best believe I am inevitable.”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Wetherspoons’ major rule change ahead of Euro 2024 after boozer slammed for harsh ban during World Cup frenzy

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      WETHERSPOONS has reversed a controversial ban for its boozers on the eve of Euros footie festivities.The proud pub chain in 2018 controversially rolled out bunting featuring every competing nation’s colours – but restricted staff when it came to another key decoration. Punters can expect a more patriotic pub experience for the 2024 EurosCredit: GettySt George’s Cross is set to be welcomed back to Spoons boozersCredit: AlamyThe St George’s Cross, along with all other flags, were barred from being flown in Spoons watering holes during the 2018 World Cup – but patriotic pubs are now being given the go-ahead. Spokesman Eddie Gershon said the previous restriction was an effort to keep each Spoons pub consistent.He explained at the time: “What we aren’t looking for is individual pubs putting extra flags up, so that one pub in Leeds might have a big England flag but another might not.”We have sent this morning bunting to all our pubs, but staff can’t go willy-nilly adding anything they want to it.”Read more sport newsA Worcester barman slammed the move as an “absolute joke”, The Sun reported in 2018.The employee wrote online: “Absolute joke that we have to take our England flags down at work. We are an English pub chain.”The bunting featuring every competing nation will again be handed to all Spoons pubs for the Euros.But now bar staff are being told they can also fly flags at their discretion as the nation cheers on Gareth Southgate’s boys in Germany.Most read in FootballSpokesman Eddie Gershon confirmed to The Sun: “Wetherspoon pubs can put out flags and bunting for the Euros if they wish to do so.”It comes after Spoons moved to end the peculiar “phenomenon” of single-file queuing at its bars.How Wetherspoons brought in strict new ordering rule A Merseyside boozer was snapped putting up a sign that read: “please stand at the bar to be served.”It went viral on social media amid a brewing “campaign to end the recent phenomenon of queuing in single file in pubs” led by @QueuesPub on X.The trend is speculated by some to be a byproduct of Covid times, when punters were forced to stand in lines socially distanced. Spoons chief Tim Martin told The Sun: “On balance, Wetherspoon would opt for the traditional anarchy of the pub non-queue.”It appears tradition is back in vogue at Spoons just in time for Euros footie fever. Spoons’ rules
      KIDS
      Wetherspoons welcomes under-18s during permitted hours, which vary from pub to pub.
      Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
      If alcohol is ordered, some pubs may ask that all members of that party also order a main meal.
      The serving of alcohol is at the manager’s discretion and the purchase or consumption by under-18s is never permitted.
      DOGS
      The pub chain has a blanket ban on canines.
      They aren’t allowed in the pub, in beer gardens or even the car park.
      “Even well trained dogs can sometimes behave unpredictably,” the rules say.
      The only exception to this is for assistance dogs, but Wetherspoons asks that they are clearly marked with a recognisable leash or collar.
      DRESS CODE
      Patrons must be fully dressed at all times – this means no taking off your shirts or footwear.
      The website also stipulates that clothing slogans, accessories or tattoos must not be offensive.
      SMOKING AND VAPING
      This is only allowed in designating smoking areas.
      Wetherspoons warns that rule applies in hotel rooms and external areas.
      BEHAVIOUR
      The pub chain urges all patrons to be considerate to both fellow punters and employees.
      Rules say boozers will work with the cops to prosecute those physically or verbally abusing employees.

      Spoons boss Tim Martin has clarified a few controversial issues in recent timesCredit: AFPExpect a sea of England flags at Spoons pubs throughout the tournamentCredit: Getty More

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      German pub RUNS OUT of beer as Scotland fans drink place dry in hours

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      IT’S the news the travelling Tartan Army in Munich was dreading….’We’ve no more beer’.Taps ran dry today at Woerners’ bar in the city’s Marienplatz, just hours after Scots fans arrived for Friday’s game.Beer taps ran out as (l-r) Wayne Lynch, Mark Armour and Brian Robertson found out outside the ‘dry’ bar in MunichCredit: Paul DruryThe Tartan Army were getting ready for Friday’s big gameCredit: Roddy ScottThey arrived in Germany this week – and got to work ahead of Friday’s gameCredit: Andy BarrThe atmosphere is building in the cities of GermanyCredit: Andy BarrOne waitress said:”It’s not our fault – your fans like beer so much.”Brian Robertson, 56, from Oxfordshire, groaned: “How can they run out of beer?“We arrived at 12 noon and the place was dry by 4pm.”Mate Wayne Lynch, 43, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, began the chant from his seat: “No more beer….but we’re still here.”Mark Armour, 40, from Auchtertool in Fife, added: “There nothing else for it – I’m on the vodka now.”And now Munich bars have put breweries on alert for ‘Scot-oberfest’ and ordered more beer – to stop our record 100,000-strong Euros travelling support from emptying pubs’ barrels.Bar and beer garden bosses have told their suppliers they need hundreds of thousands of pints for the thirsty Tartan Army ahead of the Germany clash tomorrow. Valetina Shaap, reservations manager at Munich’s most famous bar, Hofbrauhaus, said: “We’ve had to order extra beer as we don’t want to run out.Most read in Euro 2024“You know Oktoberfest is held in Munich, and now we are hoping for ‘Scot-oberfest.’“We have what you call an oompah band and we have Scotland fans here already, having a great time and singing songs.”Sky Sports hero Jeff Stelling parties with Scotland fans in Munich ahead of Euros clash vs Germany A manager at the Ratskeller bar, on the city’s Marienplatz main square, said: “We’ve got 3,000 litres of beer in the cellar ready for Scotland fans. Our brewery, Lowenbrau, has sent us more beer.“I’ve heard the song ‘No Scotland, no party’ and we’re expecting a party from Scotland fans.”A bar lady at Munich’s Kniglicher Hirschgarten, the world’s biggest beer garden with 8,700 seats, said: “We have heard Scotland fans like to drink beer. “We expect lots of them to visit us, so we have made sure we have enough beer for all the fans.”New YouTube channelSubscribe to our new Scottish Sun Sport YouTube channel for all the latest football news, views and videos as Scotland heads to the Euros.
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      Association of Tartan Army Clubs spokesman Hamish Husband said: “It’s heartening to know German bars and beer gardens are stocking up, as we don’t want them to run out of beer.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They need to have stocks to celebrate a famous Scottish victory on Friday night.“Our friendly fans are looking forward to a party atmosphere with fans from across Europe – and we’ll win the Euros drinking contest.” More

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      Tyson Fury breaks cover hours after collapsing in the street when Britain’s ‘bravest bouncer’ escorted him out of a pub

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      TYSON Fury has been spotted hours after collapsing in the street when Britain’s “bravest bouncer” escorted him out of a pub.The British former world champion – who lost his title to Oleksandr Usyk last month – was led out by two security staff on Friday evening after enjoying one drink too many in Nowhere bar in Morecambe, Lancs.Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury out for a walk in Morecambe with his father JohnCredit: PP.Fury on his phone while out and aboutCredit: PP.Footage from inside the bar showed the former world champion being taken out by securityA source claimed the dad-of-seven didn’t feel too good as he was leaving the barFootage showed the legendary boxer scrambling on his knees before bumping his head on a lamp post outside.Fury appeared to shrug off the incident today as he took a seaside stroll along the promenade in Morecambe Bay with his father, John, 59.Wearing a full blue tracksuit, Tyson, 35, was spotted scrolling on his phone as he enjoyed the fresh air.The former champion, who has amassed an estimated £300m from his hugely successful boxing career, partied with friends and fans at the venue last Friday.Read More in BoxingBut his night came to an end when staff ruled he was too intoxicated, so staff gently persuaded the Gypsy King to head back to his £1.7m mansion which he shares with wife Paris and their seven children.Earlier Fury had enjoyed some drinks while chatting with fans at the Strawberry Gardens pub in Morecambe.A source close to Fury said the fighter had not had a drink for more than a year adding: “He had a couple too many and wasn’t feeling too well either.”Another video taken by a motorist while waiting to collect her son showed Fury crawling on his hands and knees outside the bar with his head on the pavement.Most read in BoxingThe woman said: “I heard a lot of shouting and commotion and then I saw Tyson crawling on his hands and knees in the street. He looked in a bad way. Hopefully it was just a one-off blow out for him.”Some fight fans joked Fury seemed to be still rocked from his ninth round knockdown in his split-decision loss to Ukrainian Uysk after a video of Fury being led out was posted on social media.While another praised the door staff for their bravery, joking: “That doorman absolutely terrified.”Other Fury fans sympathised with the boxer for enjoying his downtime before he fights Usyk again later this year.Watch Tyson Fury give ‘very important message’ from his BED in first public post since Oleksandr Usyk defeatIt comes as a pal told MailOnline that there is extra concern for Fury’s well-being after the first defeat of his career.They told the outlet: “Tyson and alcohol do not mix well.”He’s previously used booze as a coping mechanism, which for any sufferer of ADHD is never a good idea.”But given he’s been drinking again after such a high-profile defeat, there is a fear within his camp that more than ever, his support network needs to be ready to safeguard him through what could be a particularly testing stage of his life.”He has never lost a professional boxing match before so they’re in uncharted territory in regards to anticipating how he’ll deal with it.”The Gypsy King suffered a well-publicised fall from grace in 2015 following his shock victory over Wladimir Klitschko, which saw him balloon to 28 stone and sparked a three-year absence from the ring.He sunk into a drink and drug fuelled depression as he struggled to deal with the fame and fortune the shock victory bestowed on him.DJ Scott Shearing, defended Fury and told how he happily posed for pictures with dozens of fans and even gave one young girl £20.Posting a picture of Fury online, he added: “I’m sure you’ve all seen the video of Tyson Fury being escorted out of Nowhere on FB. Lots of people with plenty to say.“The man is a bl**dy legend, multi millionaire and yet he is still just like you or me. He goes out shopping, just like you.“Goes to the pub just like you, maybe gets drunk just like you too. I get he is a public figure but he is only human.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
      “He was in the Strawbs Fri for a good few hours and they were all singing and keeping to themselves.“Lots of people asked to have their picture taken with him. He took the time to do this in fact a young girl I know had her picture with him and he gave her £20.“The man has a heart and feelings for god sake. In boxing he is a legend regardless of his last fight however he is proud to live in Morecambe and always mentions us.“Money and fame can bring its own problems when the temptation for excess of anything is there and available, be it buying fancy cars, houses or going out drinking it must be hard to cope with mentally.“Don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t turn it down but your every move is in the spotlight.“He has his own demons with mental health and all that goes along with it but let’s show the man some respect for his achievements and love of Morecambe.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We should have a statue on the prom celebrating him not putting him down at every opportunity!!!”Fury will face Usyk again on December 21.Fury appeared to hit his head on a lamp post as he fellFury fans sympathised with the boxer for enjoying his downtime before he fights Usyk again later this yearCredit: Getty More

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      What is the latest time pubs will stay open until if England reach the Euro 2024 semis or final?

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      PUNTERS will be in for a treat should England reach the semi-final or the final of Euro 2024.Gareth Southgate’s side has reached the final four in two of the last three major tournaments.Fans packed into pubs and bars across the country to watch England playCredit: AP:Associated PressIn the World Cup in 2018, England made it to the semi-final before losing to eventual runners-up Croatia.And in 2020, the Three Lions made it all the way to the final of the Euros before losing to Italy on penalties.This summer’s Euros will be held in Germany, and for fans who plan on watching from home, many will be flocking to the pubs.The government announced that pubs can relax licensing hours on occasions that have “exceptional national significance”.This can be done by Home Secretary James Cleverly and under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003.This will be the case should England reach the semi-final or final of the Euros.The loosening will include pubs in England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland are in charge of their own licensing rules.The relaxation of the times would see pubs stay open until 1am.Most read in Euro 2024As host nation Germany is an hour ahead of UK time, fans will be able to watch evening kick-offs over a pint without the fear of having to leave if a game goes to extra-time or penalties.The longer hours will also be allowed should Scotland reach the same stages.The semi-finals will happen on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10.The final will be on Sunday, July 14 and will be played at the Olympiastadion Berlin.England fell short of reaching the latter stages of the World Cup in 2022 as they were dumped out by France in the quarter-finals.Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, has hailed the decision as a boost to the hospitality sector.She said: “By cutting red tape, doing business will be that much easier.”The beer and pub sector is set for a bumper summer of sport.”So let’s hope that England and Scotland make it not just through to the semi-finals but meet in the final itself, with pub goers able to cheer the teams on with a beer later into the night thanks to these new measures.” More

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      Moment Tyson Fury escorted from pub by Britain’s bravest bouncers before collapsing outside

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      THIS is the moment Britain’s ‘bravest bouncers’ escorted heavyweight Tyson Fury out of a pub – before the boxer collapsed outside.The British former world champion – who lost his title to Oleksandr Usyk last month – was led out by two security staff on Friday evening after enjoying one drink too many in Nowhere bar in Morecambe, Lancs.Footage from inside the bar showed the former world champion being taken out by securityFury stumbled out of the Nowhere bar in Morecambe on Friday nightThe boxer was escorted out after having ‘had a couple too many’Fury fans sympathised with the boxer for enjoying his downtime before he fights Usyk again later this yearCredit: GettyFootage showed the legendary boxer scrambling on his knees before bumping his head on a lamp post outside.Tyson, 35, worth an estimated £300m from his hugely successful boxing career, partied with friends and fans at the venue, which offers drinks for just £2.50 until 11pm.But his night came to an end when staff ruled he was too intoxicated, so staff gently persuaded the Gypsy King to head back to his £1.7m mansion which he shares with wife Paris and their seven children.The man is a bl**dy legend, multi millionaire and yet he is still just like you or me. Goes to the pub just like you, maybe gets drunk just like you too. I get he is a public figure but he is only humanDJ Scott ShearingA source close to Fury said the fighter had not had a drink for more than a year adding: “He had a couple too many and wasn’t feeling too well either.”Some fight fans joked Fury seemed to be still rocked from his ninth round knockdown in his split-decision loss to Ukrainian Uysk after a video of Fury being led out was posted on social media.Phil Stansfield said: “Can’t tell if he is p***ed or still feeling the effects from Usyk”.Ady Leach added: “Usyk must of give him another Left hook in the bathroom.”Louise Chaisty praised the door staff for their bravery, joking: “That doorman absolutely terrified.”Most read in BoxingOther Fury fans sympathised with the boxer for enjoying his downtime before he fights Usyk again later this year.Bryan Long wrote: “Glad to see him out getting p***ed and enjoying himself.Watch Tyson Fury give ‘very important message’ from his BED in first public post since Oleksandr Usyk defeat”Something some folk do on a regular basis go on Tyson.”Amy Greene added: “He was fine polite, no problem or drama at all x.”And Mark Rothwell said: “He’s done what we all done at some point he got smashed. He didn’t kick off he was helped out.”Another video taken by a motorist while waiting to collect her son showed Fury crawling on his hands and knees outside the bar with his head on the pavement.The woman said: “I heard a lot of shouting and commotion and then I saw Tyson crawling on his hands and knees in the street. He looked in a bad way. Hopefully it was just a one-off blow out for him.”A source claimed the dad-of-seven didn’t feel too good as he was leaving the barSecurity who led Tyson from the bar have been dubbed ‘Britain’s bravest bouncers’The boxer was said to have had one too manyThe British former world champion was escorted out in front of shocked punters’LEGEND’Earlier Fury had enjoyed some drinks while chatting with fans at the Strawberry Gardens pub in Morecambe.DJ Scott Shearing, defended Fury and told how he happily posed for pictures with dozens of fans and even gave one young girl £20.Posting a picture of Fury online, he added: “I’m sure you’ve all seen the video of Tyson Fury being escorted out of Nowhere on FB. Lots of people with plenty to say.“The man is a bl**dy legend, multi millionaire and yet he is still just like you or me. He goes out shopping, just like you.Had friends over from America and they couldn’t believe how down to earth and friendly he was. Win or lose the guys a legend in my eyesIan MarshallFury fan“Goes to the pub just like you, maybe gets drunk just like you too. I get he is a public figure but he is only human.“I take my hat off to him as everywhere he goes people ask him for photos when he’s just out like everyone else to relax and unwind he always obliges.“He was in the Strawbs Fri for a good few hours and they were all singing and keeping to themselves.“Lots of people asked to have their picture taken with him. He took the time to do this in fact a young girl I know had her picture with him and he gave her £20.“The man has a heart and feelings for god sake. In boxing he is a legend regardless of his last fight however he is proud to live in Morecambe and always mentions us.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
      “Money and fame can bring its own problems when the temptation for excess of anything is there and available, be it buying fancy cars, houses or going out drinking it must be hard to cope with mentally.“Don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t turn it down but your every move is in the spotlight.“He has his own demons with mental health and all that goes along with it but let’s show the man some respect for his achievements and love of Morecambe.“We should have a statue on the prom celebrating him not putting him down at every opportunity!!!”Sarah Middleton, whose daughter Jess was the lucky girl who received the cash from Fury, added: “Couldn’t agree more! He was lovely with Jess on Friday… kissed her on the head, fist bumped her and gave her £20”.Ian Marshall, who also met Fury, added: “Had friends over from America and they couldn’t believe how down to earth and friendly he was. Win or lose the guys a legend in my eyes.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFury’s promoter Frank Warren was contacted for comment.Fury will face Usyk again on December 21.Fury appeared to hit his head on a lamp post as he fellTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk during the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO and Undisputed Heavyweight titles’ fight on May 18, 2024Credit: Getty More

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      Joy for Euro2024 England fans after Germans build ‘beer super highway’ to keep booze flowing in stadium

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      THE beer will be flowing long and smooth for England supporters at their opening Euros tie — in pipes three miles long.The high-tech German stadium at Gelsenkirchen has a cellar which is linked to taps by an ingenious “beer superhighway” rather than kegs.High-tech German stadium at Gelsenkirchen has installed a ‘beer superhighway’ with 3-mile beer pipes ahead of England’s clash against SerbiaCredit: GettyEngland fans will watch Harry Kane and the lads’ first match on June 16Credit: GettyIt accelerates the supply of the 50,000-plus litres of lager expected to be sold during the Serbia clash on June 16. And many of the 62,000 fans at the Veltins-Arena will be extra-thirsty as there are only two pubs within a 30-minute walk.Gary Davies, 50, from Preston, will be there to cheer on skipper Harry Kane and the lads, and his mouth is already watering. He said: “The beer pipeline is German engineering at its finest — and their beer’s not bad either.READ MORE ON EUROS“There’ll be no better way to watch our boys than with a perfectly chilled pilsner in my hand.”The ground is named after ­German brewer Veltins but has had to change its name for the Euros to the AufSchalke to avoid upsetting the tournament’s beer sponsor Bitburger.Officials wanted to ban booze for the Serbia clash but police said: “It has now been agreed beer will be offered in the stadium.”England played there in the 2006 World Cup — getting knocked out in the quarter-finals on penalties by Portugal after Wayne Rooney got sent off.Most read in Euro 2024How hosts Germany look to return to their best for Euro 2024 More

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      Joy for fans as German organisers scrap plans for booze ban at England’s Euro 2024 opener

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      FANS can down pints at England’s Euro 2024 opener after German organisers scrapped plans for a booze ban.And the 4.8 per cent Bitburger lager sold at games and fan zones will be cheaper at £4 than similar pints back home.German organisers have binned a planned booze ban for the EurosCredit: ReutersHarry Kane in a promotional video for club Bayern MunichCredit: GettyThe news will cheer thousands of Three Lions supporters packing their bags for the tournament which kicks off in two weeks.It comes after 2022’s Qatar World Cup where authorities pulled the plug on £14-a-pint beer sales with a day to go.Fan Royston Wilson, 56, from Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, said: “This will really get the party started. Harry Kane and the lads have a great chance to win and we’ll be able to cheer them on with a pint of decent German beer — fantastic!”England fans will also be used to shelling out up to £7-a-pint in pubs and restaurants thanks to inflation but will pay around £4 at the Euros.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Fans are allowed to drink in their seats at most German league games but rules will be tightened in line with English matches at the Euros.Just two beers at a time can be bought at stadium bars and will need to be consumed before supporters take their seats to watch the action.Restrictions on alcohol sales in glasses and bottles will be in place in parts of Gelsenkirchen city centre around match days as police throw a ring of steel around sensitive sites.Calls for a ban followed fears of clashes with pro-Putin “ultras” when England start their campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.Most read in FootballChief Police Director Peter Both confirmed no alcohol bans had been put in place at Euros stadia and none were planned.He said: “In contrast to the league match, we have agreed that alcoholic drinks purchased in the stadium may not be taken into the stadium.Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand pick their England starting 11 for opening game of Euros“This means that they cannot, as is usually the case, buy two carriers of beer and then take them to their seats.“They are only allowed to consume alcoholic drinks at the stands.” More