Tyson Fury has revealed that his love for football has completely faded, pointing to Manchester United’s struggles and England’s disastrous Euro 2016 campaign as the reasons behind his disinterest.
The heavyweight champion, once a familiar face at Old Trafford, admitted that United’s decline over the years pushed him away from the game.
“I’m not really into football anymore,” the 37-year-old said during an interview with Racing TV at Cartmel Racecourse. “I used to follow United, but with the way things are now, I don’t support any team.”
United’s glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson feel like a lifetime ago, and their dip in form since his retirement has been hard for supporters to swallow. Last season’s 15th-place finish was their lowest since the league’s modern era began.
Fury, who has turned up for big nights such as United’s Champions League clash with Barcelona in 2019, explained that his disappointment extends beyond club football.
“I was behind England too, but when they lost to Iceland at the Euros in 2016, I was finished with it. Since then, I’ve moved on to horse racing,” he added.
That shock defeat to Iceland remains one of the darkest nights in England’s football history and brought Roy Hodgson’s time as manager to an end.
For many United supporters, Fury’s frustrations hit home. With only one top-four finish in recent years and a shaky start to the current season, the long wait for stability and success doesn’t seem close to ending.
