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Gary Neville Faces Backlash Over Union Jack Comments
10/12/2025
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- Gary Neville, former footballer, faced backlash after calling the Union Jack divisive following a synagogue attack in Manchester.
- Locals from his neighborhood criticized his comments and urged him to focus on football rather than politics.
- Protests outside his hotel and club included construction workers angry at removing the flag, underscoring a national-symbol debate.
- Neville will not face action from Sky Sports.
