Broadcaster issues apology after Tyson Fury’s X-rated comment live on TV during Soccer Aid
Tyson Fury was caught live on air dropping the F-bomb ahead of Soccer Aid.
The Gypsy King's comment, which left the England players in hysterics, forced ITV presenter Alex Scott to issue an apology.
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Fury had appeared alongside Harry Redknapp prior to kick-off at Old Trafford.
The pair are serving as co-managers for the England XI as they face the World XI.
Ahead of the match, Fury and Redknapp revealed their starting XI from the dressing room as part of the broadcast.
However, the line-up reveal was interrupted by a motivational speech from Fury.
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The former heavyweight world champion exclaimed: "We are England! We are f****** Spartans!"
His outburst caught Redknapp off guard as he swore himself whilst struggling to contain his laughter.
Meanwhile, the camera cut to the players in the dressing room as they were left in hysterics by the incident.
Fury then concluded by once again shouting: "We are Spartans!" at the top of his voice.
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The British boxing icon's presence comes after his latest retirement from the sport.
Following a defeat in his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury announced he would be hanging up his gloves.
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The Ukrainian is the only fighter to beat Fury as a professional, with the 36-year-old's record standing at 34-2-1.
Immediately after Fury's comments, both Scott and fellow presenter Dermot O'Leary were forced to apologise on air for any offence caused by the swearing.
The former Lionesses full-back said: "We do apologise for the swearing. It’s Tyson, we don’t know what’s going to happen."
A host of celebrities and football legends are amongst the line-ups for this year's charity match.
Fury's England side includes Three Lions legends Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville.
The former Manchester United trio face former club team-mates Nemanja Vidic, Edwin van der Sar and Carlos Tevez on the World XI.
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Donations to the event will once again go towards UNICEF as they aim to support children around the world.
Since the first staging of the match in 2006, over £100million has been raised for the charity.