Paul Gascoigne sings along to chant with the words ‘f*** the Pope and the IRA’ in a boozy Benidorm bar

PAUL Gascoigne joined in an abusive sectarian song which includes the words “f*** the Pope” in a Benidorm boozer.

The troubled ex-England footballer, 52, who is battling alcohol addiction, appeared at the Ibrox Bar in the Spanish resort on Saturday.

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Footage posted by the venue — named after the ground where Gazza played for Rangers — shows him at the £18-a-ticket Sash Bash with Gazza.

Protestant Rangers fans serenade him with a sectarian version of Tina Turner’s hit Simply The Best. Gazza can be seen mouthing: “F*** the Pope and the IRA.”

He is also filmed posing for selfies with boozy fans although he is clutching a bottle of water.

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Critic Rosemary Crawford said on Facebook: “Not the best place for an alcoholic to take a holiday.”

Gazza’s manager Shane Whitfield was blasted on Twitter for organising the trip.

Sean Powell tweeted: “Mate, he needs help and you bring him there.”

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