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Shirt hits the fan: 18-stone England superfan ‘Tango’ who always strips topless to cheer on the Three Lions is ordered by Qatar officials to put his top back on during victory over Wales
- Paul Gregory was ordered by a Qatari official on Tuesday to put his top back on
- The English fan, known as ‘Tango’, got caught up in the excitement of the game
- Three Lions defeated Wales 3-0 as the sides met in World Cup Group B
An England fan known for watching matches with his shirt off was ordered by a Qatari official to put his top back on during last night’s World Cup victory over Wales.
With the Three Lions three-nil against the Wales side, some excitement could have been expected on Tuesday night.
Paul Gregory, known as Tango Man, took his shirt off after Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford kicked the ball into the net in quick succession.
But a security officer working at the stadium saw Tango and ordered him to put his shirt back on and let the wind out of his sails.
Paul Gregory, known as Tango Man, was ordered to put his top back on by a Qatari official during the match against Wales after getting too excited
The England fan had promised to keep his top on during matches after Qatar issued a warning against topless football fans, but Tango seems to have forgotten the rule in all the excitement
The security officer working at the stadium saw Tango and ordered him to put his shirt back on and let the wind out of his sails.
Tango had previously said the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would be the best ever, but it’s not clear if he’s changed his mind by being forced to watch matches with his shirt on.
Photos show Tango enjoying playing with his belly as usual, when the guard stands next to him and tells him to cover up.
Tango had previously said the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would be the best ever, despite the doubts, but it’s not clear if he’s changed his mind by being forced to watch matches with his shirt on.
The England fan had promised to keep his top on during matches after Qatar issued a warning against topless football fans, but Tango seems to have forgotten the rule in all the excitement.
He has become something of a local talisman for the England team, with shots of Tango appearing in the audience just before Harry Kane launches goals into the net.
Paul has become something of a local talisman for the England team, with shots of Tango appearing in the crowd just before Harry Kane launches goals into the net
Paul and his girlfriend Rachel, 51, a lorry driver from Barnsley, don’t come to concerts or the pub, so they have enough to follow England around the world
A father of two, Paul first traveled to England during the 1982 World Cup in Spain and says he didn’t cause any problems at any of the matches.
Initially saying he was “gutted” by the shirtless ruling, he promised his fellow fans that the 2022 World Cup would be the best yet.
He set aside £100 a month for three years to save the money to pay for the tickets, which cost him £1308.
His one-way flight, booked in April, cost £600, and a shared apartment for 10 days to cover the group stage costs £200 per night.
Paul and his girlfriend Rachel, 51, a lorry driver from Barnsley, don’t come to concerts or the pub, so they have enough to follow England around the world.
Paul, a Sheffield Wednesday fan, traveled to England during the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Everyone supported different clubs, but the England fans all played together, he said, fondly recalling the event.
He was dubbed ‘Tango’ over 30 years ago while watching Sheffield Wednesday at Crystal Palace.
Paul is convinced that this can be the World Cup if England is victorious.
Paul was dubbed ‘Tango’ over 30 years ago while watching Sheffield Wednesday at Crystal Palace