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    I’m going to get messy with England fans after I beat Derek Chisora – I’m a devil for the drink, says Tyson Fury

    HEAVYWEIGHT champ Tyson Fury has told The Sun he will knock out Derek Chisora — then watch England knock Senegal out of the World Cup.The Gypsy King, 34, is so confident the Three Lions will win their last 16 clash that he’s planning to fly to Qatar for the quarter final.
    Tyson Fury says he’ll buy fans beers on the way to World Cup gloryCredit: Simon Jones
    Boxer Tyson backed The Sun’s Jabs Army vaccine campaignCredit: Simon Jones
    Tyson said: ‘I’m 100 per cent going to get messy with the fans. I’m known for that’Credit: PA
    And he said of his fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: “I’m looking forward to putting on a show. I’m feeling fantastic. I always win and so will England.”
    Tyson vowed to defy the World Cup booze ban and bring beer into the stadium for a potential England quarter final.
    The boxing champ has laid off the alcohol ahead of tonight’s big fight with Brit rival Derek Chisora.
    But he said he’ll “get messy again” in Qatar when rather than if Gareth Southgate’s team beat Senegal in tomorrow’s last-16 clash.
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    On a visit to the Sun HQ, heavyweight legend Tyson joked the alcohol ban at the stadiums was “no bother” for him.
    He said: “I’ll put it up my top. Who’s going to stop me?
    “I’m not an alcoholic, I’m just a devil for the drink.”
    He plans a “wild lads’ holiday” at the football without wife Paris, 32, or their six children.
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    Tyson, who bought £1,000-a-time rounds for England fans at Euro 2016 in France, vowed: “I’m 100 per cent going to get messy with the fans. I’m known for that.
    “I’m going to sneak a few cases in my suitcase.
    “They can have anything they want — whatever gets them going.
    “Think of Euro 2016 when I went to Nice and bought 200 fans Jägerbombs.”
    Tyson also wants to meet skipper Harry Kane and the Three Lions players for a pep talk to spur them on in a potential quarter final against France or Poland.
    He said: “I would tell them forget about what you’re thinking, just go and f***ing win.”
    And his message to them before tomorrow’s Senegal game would be: “You’ve done all the hard work to get into this position so just go out there and enjoy the game.”
    Grinning Tyson also pledged to stay “indefinitely” if England win.
    Singer Chesney Hawkes also visited The Sun yesterday after England dubbed him their lucky mascot following his half-time performance during their Group B win over Wales.
    Tyson duetted with Chesney at our HQ and said of our plan to fly the singer back to Qatar to play his hit The One and Only: “Fantastic stuff. Get him back out there. He can take me.”
    Despite his planned boozy antics at the World Cup, Tyson has revealed he will stay sober for Christmas, saying: “I’m going to try and stay away from the alcohol and eat sensible and eat clean.
    “It’s only a four week period. If I can get through that then January we will be here and back to work.
    “I intend to just stay on the straight and narrow and spend time with the family.”
    I would tell them forget about what you’re thinking, just go and f***ing win.Tyson Fury
    Tyson claimed to be retired after beating Dillian Whyte in April.
    But he returns to fight Chisora — who he has beaten twice before — at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.
    Tyson admitted: “I was very bored. It was a short retirement.
    “Paris wanted me out of the house. She’s happy I’m back.”
    But he says he will retire in a year and will become a used-car salesman in Morecambe Bay, Lancs, where he owns a £1.7million house.
    Tyson, married for 14 years, wasn’t able to spend his anniversary with Paris as he was training.
    He said: “I sent her flowers but you have to make sacrifices for success. There are no secrets to getting it to work.
    “From my side just say ‘yes’. A happy wife is a happy life.”
    On his ring return, he added: “My real reason is I need to keep myself well in my mind.
    Tyson with Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate cut-outsCredit: Simon Jones
    Tyson poses at The Sun HQCredit: Simon Jones
    Tyson will fight Derek Chisora tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Getty
    “When you come across someone in their early or mid-20s who is fighting because they need to get off the streets and it’s do or die, then you have a problem.
    “There’s nothing that I can achieve, I’ve won every belt there is to win.
    “I’ve not got any thoughts. I’ve fought for a lot of things in my life.
    “I suppose fighting for sanity is every bit as good as fighting for all that s**t.”
    Revving up for his big fight, he remembered his epic 2015 battle with Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko, saying: “Klitschko said to me while I was on stage, ‘You really want my belts, you really want my belts’.
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    “I said, ‘Do I f*** want your belts? I want to smash your teeth in. That’s what I want. I just want to beat you up.”

    Watch Fury v Chisora tonight on BT Sport Box Office from 6pm (£26.95) or listen on talkSPORT.

    FAVOURITE post-fight cheat meal?
    Fish fingers, chips and beans.
    Very simple, I’ve even ordered it in five-star restaurants.
    Dinner with three guests dead or alive?
    Jesus Christ, Tom Jones and Elvis Presley!
    Which of the England squad would you most want to go on a night out with?
    Jordan Pickford. He seems like a laugh to go on a drink with.
    Drink of choice?
    Anything cold and wet!
    Last song you listened to?
    Chesney Hawkes singing!
    If you could time travel where would you go?
    This is a very complex topic. I used to always be obsessed with time.
    I always thought whoever controlled the element of time could control the world.
    When asked what superpower I wanted as a kid I always said I’d want the ability to control time.
    However I’ve learnt to be very comfortable living in today’s world.
    I wouldn’t want to go back or forward.
    I’m very happy living as who I am today. So I’d stay put.
    Raid any celebrity’s wardrobe?
    Michael Jackson hands down.
    Ultimate walk-on track?
    One of my happy songs is Biggie Smalls’ Juicy because the lyrics go ‘it was all a dream.’
    For me it was all a dream that is now a reality.
    Role model outside of boxing?
    God.
    Fondest memory as a Manchester United fan?
    Winning the treble in 1999.
    I think that is the highlight of any Manchester United fan’s life.
    Top five fighters in the world, excluding yourself?
    They’re all pretty good.
    Anyone who gets in the boxing ring, I’ll leave it to the fans to decide.
    How would you describe the feeling of being punched by Tyson Fury?
    To the normal person on the street it would probably feel like getting run over by a Landrover Defender but to a boxer it’s no biggie.
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    England fans can buy hallowed turf where Geoff Hurst scored controversial second goal in 1966 World Cup

    ENGLAND fans can buy the hallowed turf where Geoff Hurst scored his controversial second goal in 1966 — in a sign football’s coming mown.A piece where the goal line was is in the back garden of a house that’s come on the market.
    Football fans may want to snap up this house which has gone up for sale – because it has the famous goal line from the 1966 World Cup final in its back gardenCredit: Solent News
    The strip of grass is the most precious piece of turf in English football historyCredit: Solent News
    The goal proved crucial in the 4-2 win and England’s only World Cup triumphCredit: AP
    Three Lions supporters now hope Chesney Hawkes is not the current team’s One And Only lucky charm, after the singer’s half-time rendition of his 1991 chart-topper helped inspire them to Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Wales.
    The strip of grass, the most precious in English football history, has been the subject of decades of debate since hat-trick hero Hurst’s shot famously hit the crossbar then came crashing down.
    German players protested it didn’t cross the line, but the goal was given and proved crucial in the 4-2 win and England’s only World Cup triumph.
    For over 50 years, that Wembley goal line’s turf has secretly been part of the lawn at the detached five-bedroom home in Potters Bar, Herts.
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    Now, with the latest World Cup in Qatar under way, the property has been listed on the market — although it is expected to fetch at least £1.25million.
    Its current owner said the children in his family have even used it as their own goal line while playing footie.
    It was laid there after then-owner and TV director Bob Gardam had a kickabout at Wembley with colleagues in 1969.
    Mr Gardam, director of London Weekend Television’s Big Match show, was told by groundsman George Stanton that the pitch was due to be re-turfed for the first time since England’s historic win three years earlier.
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    The grass was in a terrible state due to that year’s Horse of the Year Show and Mr Stanton told Mr Gardam he could take home Hurst’s goal line.
    Mr Gardam drove his car through the Wembley tunnel onto the pitch to load his car with the turf after digging it up.
    He then laid it in his garden in the shape of a ‘V’ for victory.
    He remained at the house with his family until 1982, when it was sold.
    Mr Gardam, a father of six, died aged 81 in 2013 but his grandson Steve Walter, 32, yesterday spoke about his exploits.
    Mr Walter, a media consultant of Stewkley, Bucks, said: “Grandad was not actually a massive football fan. He loved sport and more than anything I think he did it for a bit of a giggle.
    “But he absolutely knew the significance of it and wanted to preserve it for generations.”
    The house was sold to a father with a young family. The dad passed away two years ago and now his 46-year-old son, who has asked not to be identified, is selling the house.
    He said: “We were told about it when we bought the house and we thought it was pretty special.
    “It was a secret that we had to keep and we’ve kept it a secret for years.
    “To us, it’s just been part of the garden. We’ve all played football on it.
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    “It was pretty much a goal line for us playing football, even though it was a V. We used one of the lines of the V.”
    The property is being sold by estate agent Strike at a guide price of £1.25million to £1.5million. More

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    Man United fans will still see Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023 – but there’s a catch

    MAN United fans will still see Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023 — in the official club calendar.The Portugal hitman’s exit last month was too late for him to be replaced as Mr January in the merchandise.
    Ronaldo left the red side of Manchester late last monthCredit: Reuters
    United fans opening their new 2023 official calendar will be greeted with Ronaldo on New Year’s Day
    The Portugal star’s lightning exit left marketing chiefs with a monster headache
    It has left the £10.99 product — “perfect for any Manchester United fan with images of players from the current squad” — badly out of date.
    Ronaldo, 37, and United settled on a “mutually agreed” split after he slammed the club in an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
    During it he had said he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag.
    The club is now trying to cash in on what is left of their Ronaldo stock at knockdown prices.
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    T-shirts costing £20 are now a fiver, as are £10 mugs.
    A keyring that cost £5 is now £2 in the club shop and also online.
    Ronaldo, currently starring for Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar, is tipped to sign with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia in a £173million deal including wages and other endorsements. More

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    Lais Riberio throws support behind Brazil in World Cup with raunchy topless photoshoot

    BRAZILIAN model Lais Ribeiro flags up support for her national team in the World Cup.She posed on a beach wrapped in the green, yellow and blue standard as her countrymen prepare to play Cameroon.
    Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro flags up support for her national team in the World CupCredit: Richard Ramos
    Mum-of-one Lais will no doubt be hoping her patriotic pose will be a winner for Brazil and help the team add to their tally of five World Cup victoriesCredit: Splash News
    In July the Victoria’s Secret angel, 32, wed her pro basketball player partner Joakim Noah, 37.
    She got engaged to the Chicago Bulls star a year after they met.
    They tied the knot in a romantic ceremony beside the ocean.
    Mum-of-one Lais will no doubt be hoping her patriotic pose will be a winner for Brazil and help the team add to their tally of five World Cup victories.
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    The 6ft Victoria’s Secret angel only considered a career in front of the lens after giving birth to her son Alexandre in 2008. More

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    Race against time to fly lucky Chesney Hawkes back to Qatar from Butlins before England play Senegal

    CHESNEY Hawkes is facing a desperate dash to play The One and Only at England’s last-16 game — after flying back to the UK for a gig at Butlins.Tonight we launched “Operation Sun and Only” to help ensure the Three Lions’ lucky charm can return to Qatar in time for Sunday night.
    Lucky Chesney Hawkes cuddled with The Sun’s mascot, Harry Mane
    Chesney is contracted to perform at Butlins in Skegness this weekendCredit: Alamy
    We will help ensure he makes the 4,500-mile journey back to Qatar in time for England to play SenegalCredit: Getty
    His half-time rendition of his 1991 chart-topper during the Wales game on Tuesday helped inspire England to a thumping 3-0 win.
    Midfielder Declan Rice yesterday backed him to play at all their matches, and Chesney is desperate to perform again during the game with Senegal.
    However he is also contracted to perform at Butlins in Skegness, Lincolnshire, this weekend as part of a 90s Reloaded show with veteran DJ Judge Jules and S-Club 7 star Jo O’Meara.
    He flew out of Qatar yesterday after a cuddle with The Sun’s mascot Harry Mane — and we will help ensure he makes the 4,500-mile journey back in time once his show finishes at around 11pm on Saturday night.
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    Chesney, 51, said before he left: “It’s going to be tight but with The Sun’s help I’ll get back.
    “I’m having to fly back to the UK today because I’ve a long-standing gig arranged at Butlins in Skegness and I don’t want to disappoint my fans there.
    “But as soon as the curtain comes down I’ll start heading back – and if the Sun’s operation goes to plan I’ll be there and, if Fifa let me, I’ll perform again.
    “I’ve loved the World Cup gig but I can’t forget my fans at Butlins – we always have a ball. But I’m definitely coming back and want to see England go all the way.”
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    Discussions are taking place with Fifa about him performing at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday.
    Concerns have been raised that another appearance may show bias towards England – but Chesney says he is happy to go head-to-head with a Senegalese singing rival.
    He is also in talks about releasing a new version of his rousing hit with the chorus: “England, the one and only – there’s nobody that we can’t beat.”
    Yesterday England star Declan Rice — who embraced West Ham fan Chesney after the game — backed him to get to No1.
    However the 23-year-old Hammers ace admitted that he initially had no idea who he was.
    Declan said: “I knew the song but I actually didn’t know who he was – though he had a really familiar face.
    “It’s actually funny – I walked into the changing room and one of the kit men went ‘Chesney Hawkes is outside with your shirt on.’
    “I was like ‘I don’t know who he is’. And he said ‘What?’. Then I see him with the Rice shirt on and after the game I went and spoke to him and give him a hug.
    “That was really good. We’re pals now – and we’ve got to get him to the games.
    “We obviously won comfortably the other night with him there so we’ll get him singing The One and Only at every half-time. Hopefully we’ll get him back to No 1 as well.”
    Chesney says he is ready to go head-to-head with a Senegalese singing rival if another performance would show bias towards EnglandCredit: Getty
    Before he left yesterday, Chesney cuddled up to The Sun’s lion Harry Mane in Qatar and laughed: “He’s The Sun’s mascot but I’m the England team’s mane man now.
    “I’ve had the time of my life in Qatar and want to support the team every step of the way – just like Harry Mane.”
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    He is due to play in Qatar on December 11 at a Fifa fan festival – and will invite Harry on stage.
    Fifa did not respond to requests for comment earlier tonight. More

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    Gary Neville in the clear after his online comment delayed pal Ryan Giggs’ trial

    FOOTIE pundit Gary Neville is in the clear after his online comment delayed pal Ryan Giggs’ trial.The former Man United defender, 47, was referred to the Attorney General for possible contempt of court.
    Gary Neville posted on social media just before business partner Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse trial was due to start in August
    Neville — who is Giggs’ business partner — posted on social media just before the domestic abuse trial was due to start in August.
    Judge Hilary Manley was informed of the potentially prejudicial post and proceedings were delayed by almost an hour.
    Now a spokeswoman for the Attorney General has confirmed no further action will be taken. The post has been removed.
    Contempt of court carries a fine or up to two years in prison.
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    Neville did not make specific reference to Kate Greville — the ex-girlfriend and accuser of his former Man United teammate.
    He denied wrongdoing and maintains his remark was about United’s owners, the Glazers.
    Giggs, 48, was on trial for four weeks accused of coercively controlling Kate, 37, over a three-year period and head-butting her in a drunken row.
    The jury failed to reach any verdicts and he faces a retrial next July.
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    England fans in stitches after photo of grumpy cat that looks like Phil Foden goes viral

    FOOTIE fans are purring with delight over a feline Phil Foden.A picture of the miserable moggie looking like the Man City star has gone viral.
    The black and white moggie has the same stare, while its fur is similar to Foden’s cropped hair
    Football fans are in stitches over a feline Phil FodenCredit: Getty
    The black and white cat has the same stare, while its fur is similar to Foden’s cropped hair.
    Fans began sharing the image online after Foden, 22, scored in England’s 3-0 win over Wales in the World Cup on Tuesday.
    One dubbed the puss “Phil Fur-den of Manchester Kitty”.
    Another quipped “felines on the shirt”, while a third asked if it was playing in “Catar”.
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    But Graeme Fisher joked: “That cat has a better haircut than Phil Foden.”
    Film director Glenn Kitson, 46, originally posted the pic on Instagram where he deliberately mis-captions lookalike pictures. More

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    German WAG Ann-Kathrin Götze poses in bikini ahead of must win game against Costa Rica

    FOOTBALLER Mario Götze hopes the only red he sees against Costa Rica will be his wife’s bikini.WAG Ann-Kathrin, who married the German national in 2018, will watch him take on Costa Rica tonight at the Al Bayt Stadium.
    Ann-Kathrin married the German international in 2018 and eagerly watches his take on Costa Rica tonight
    Stunning model Ann-Kathrin Gotze poses in lingerie and swimwear photoshootsCredit: Calzedonia
    Gotze’s World Cup dream could be over tonight as his side needs a win against Costa Rica to keep their place in the competitionCredit: Getty
    Ann-Kathrin, 32, married Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker Mario, 30, in 2018 and is his biggest fan.
    The pair started dating in 2012 and share a son.
    Ann-Kathrin is a successful model and founded her own swimwear line, Vidaswim. More