Tyson Fury makes latest retirement U-turn amid £106m Old Trafford announcement

Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney will co-manage the England team at Soccer Aid's charity match this summer, with the former heavyweight world champion coming out of retirement

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Boxing titan Tyson Fury is set to co-manage the England team alongside former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney for Soccer Aid's benevolent match, supporting Unicef's mission for children.

Rooney, who is 39 and a veteran England marksman, is gearing up to grace the field once again in the annual charity clash. Although he declared his departure from boxing earlier this year, the 36 year old Gypsy King hasn't ruled out the possibility of strutting his stuff on the pitch during the event.

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Speaking with vim and vigor, Fury announced: "Tyson Fury: England manager. Who would ever have thought it?" He continued, "I have had some big fights in my career and the prospect of leading my England team to victory this June fills me with just as much excitement as any heavyweight fight."

The iconic boxer, an ardent fan of The Red Devils, expressed extra delight for the game's location: "Everyone knows that I am a huge Manchester United fan too, so it's even more special for me that the game is at Old Trafford this year – and I get to manage one of my heroes, Wayne Rooney. How can we lose?"

Emphasizing the charitable aspect, he added, "The work Unicef does all around the world is so special and so important. I really hope that you can come along and support us this summer."

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First kicked off in 2006 by Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams, Soccer Aid has pulled together over £106 million for good causes. The eagerly anticipated match is slated for June 15 at Old Trafford in Manchester.

The player roster for the charity match is studded with names such as Paddy McGuinness, Gary Neville, musician Tom Grennan, reality TV's Sam Thompson, Olympian Sam Quek, entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, long-distance legend Sir Mo Farah, and One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson, reports Chronicle Live.

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Rooney, former Plymouth Argyle manager, couldn't hide his enthusiasm about returning to Soccer Aid, stating: "I enjoyed the last time I was involved at Soccer Aid so much that when the call came for the 2025 match it was a really easy decision."

Rooney also expressed his eagerness to team up with boxing giant Tyson Fury, for he is an avowed fan of the sport: "I'm a big boxing fan, so to do it alongside Tyson Fury is fantastic. It really sums up how brilliant Soccer Aid is. We have this in common: we'll both be taking it incredibly seriously."

The footballer didn't forget to point out the altruistic purpose behind the event, saying, "Obviously it's great to lace-up the old boots again – and see some old friends – but the cause is the real reason we are doing this."

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Rooney went on to assure fans that the game would be not only about soccer skills but also about supporting a noble effort. "Unicef needs our help. So, I promise we'll put on a show for you this June if you buy your tickets to help raise money for Unicef and for children around the world."

This anticipated fixture will pit the England squad against the formidable Soccer Aid World XI FC, which includes the likes of Livi Sheldon, known for her role in 'Gladiator,' and the retired Italian maestro Leonardo Bonucci.

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