Gary Neville hits back at claim from Tory MEP that he "hates his country"

Gary Neville labelled Manchester United a "pub team" after his fellow pundit Jamie Carragher poked fun following Thiago Alcantara's performance.

Gary Lineker has opened up about how one of his angriest moments quickly turned into a boozy night out with his new manager at Everton.The former England striker was renowned for keeping his cool on the pitch, having famously never received a yellow card during his 16-year career.But, in an appearance on the BBC’s Tony Bellew is Angry podcast, the Match of the Day presenter lifted the lid on some of his more difficult moments, admitting that he does get “a bit irate” about politics, and also reflecting on his son George’s battle with Leukemia.And, towards the end of the episode, Gary was asked to share one of his “angriest” moments, when he remembered the time he had left Leicester to join Everton in 1985, before scoring 40 goals with the side the next season.The poacher described how he had waited until the end of his contract at his boyhood club before leaving. And, in the days before the Bosman ruling – which enabled players to join another club without a fee being paid at the end of their contract – this meant that Everton and Leicester had to go to a tribunal to settle an amount to be paid.“The two clubs couldn’t agree, I think Leicester wanted £1.1 million and Everton only wanted to pay £500,000,” he recalled.So, Gary explained how the two sides had made their case for the striker, remembering: “The Leicester manager gets up and goes, ‘we’re losing a player that's going to score loads of goals for England, he’s going to be a world-class international footballer, it’s a massive load.”Having heard this praise, Gary said he started to become angry when Howard Kendall, his soon-to-be manager at Everton appeared downbeat about the forward’s potential.“He goes, ‘we’re taking a massive chance on this kid.

Roy Keane was furious with Manchester United on Tuesday as they were humiliated by Liverpool for the second time this season, losing 4-0 at Anfield.After thrashing United 5-0 at Old Trafford earlier in the season, Liverpool added to their recent dominance with another statement victory against United. And unsurprisingly Keane was less than impressed as he blasted the club that he was once incredibly successful with for how far they have fallen.United are closing in on ten years without a league title, and the defeat to Liverpool all but ends their Champions League hopes for next season - which was expected by Gary Neville who gave them a one per cent chance of beating Jurgen Klopp's side.

Bruno Fernandes "back to Manchester" in Liverpool's clash with United.The goalkeeper had the ball at his feet in his 18-yard box with Fernandes pressing him, but remained cool, calm and collected to skill his way out of a potentially dangerous situation and leave the United attacker with egg on his face.Liverpool fans lapped the moment up on Twitter with one joking: "Alisson sending Bruno Fernandes back to Manchester there." Another Red was in total awe, writing: "I want to be as cool as Alisson Becker." And even Gary Lineker added his praise."Alisson has been better than any @ManUtd player," the legendary England striker posted to his followers. A fan similarly said: "Alisson could play for Man Utd and realistically be their best midfielder I'm not even joking."However, while Alisson didn't break a sweat, some of those watching on found his fire playing too much to handle.

Gary Lineker claimed that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was playing better than any Manchester United player in the opening exchanges at Anfield.

Manchester United legend predicts Paul Pogba could've played his final minutes in his second spell for the club after he trudged off after just 10 minutes.

Gary Neville struggled to hold back his disgust at Manchester United's first-half display against Liverpool.

Gary Neville believes Manchester United have just a two per cent chance at best of defeating Liverpool on Tuesday.

Brooklyn Beckham tied the knot to his actress fiancée Nicola Peltz in an extravagant ceremony last week, more than 20 years after he was guest of honour as a four-month-old baby at his parents’ iconic wedding. And we can reveal that watching their eldest son get married has brought back lots of nostalgic memories for David and Victoria Beckham – so much so they want to renew their vows again! "David and Victoria have grown as a couple and the excitement of Brooklyn’s wedding has brought them even closer together," a source told OK! .

Roy Keane has remarkably snubbed Gary Neville and Micah Richards as a potential number two should he return to management with the Manchester United legend selecting Jamie Carragher as his preferred assistant out of the Sky Sports pundits.The former United captain, 50, has flirted with the idea of returning to the dugout in recent months and was odds on favourite to re-take the reins at Sunderland. Keane was previously employed at the Stadium of Light between 2006 and 2008 and oversaw their return to the Premier League in his first season in charge. However, the reunion fell apart with the Black Cats instead opting for ex-Preston and Norwich City boss Alex Neil.

THE showbiz world was saddened to hear the tragic news that Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have lost one of their baby twins. Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Gary Lineker, Marcus Rashford and Usain Bolt were quick to reach out with their condolences to the football legend, 37, on social media tonight.

Gary Neville would try to lure Steven Gerrard to Manchester United when the pair were away on England duty together.Jamie Carragher has revealed that Neville would often attempt to recruit Gerrard for the Red Devils during international breaks and would even go to his room to discuss a transfer. Luckily for Liverpool fans, Neville was unsuccessful in his bid to bring his England team-mate to Old Trafford, in a move which would likely have tarnished the Aston Villa manager's reputation at Anfield.Carragher made the revelation whilst speaking with Roy Keane for SPORTBible, with Keane also poking fun at Neville's England days.According to Carragher, “Man United tried to sign Stevie.

Gary Neville has demanded "the Glazer family must go" following fans' protests against the Manchester United owners at the weekend.Thousands of Red Devils supporters marched to Old Trafford chanting, holding banners and handing out leaflets to spread their anti-Glazer message ahead of their Premier League fixture against Norwich on Saturday (April 16).They blocked entrances and exits to the ground as they remained outside for the first 17 minutes of the match, a minute for every year since the Americans took over in 2005. The scenes were reminiscent of those last May following the announcement of the scrapped European Super League plans.Former United defender Neville feels nothing has changed since then with those at the top not fulfilling the promises they made, so now it is time for them to go.He tweeted: "It’s 1 year to the day the European Super League was launched.

Gary Neville has fired back at a Conservative politician who accused the Manchester United legend of "hating his country" in a tweet. Neville has been very vocal on social media in his criticism of Boris Johnson's government for their new scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Earlier this week he posted an image of minister Tom Pursglove discussing the policy on TV with the caption "Look at me, l’m English and I’m proud to send ‘em back to Rwanda" along with several Union Jack emojis.Former Tory MEP David Bannerman replied: "Why do you hate your country so much Gary? It’s the British flag by the way.

Gary Neville has apologised after revealing that he is set to be banned from driving for speeding. The former Manchester United defender has picked up over 12 points on his licence and will now be banned for at least six months. Neville, 47, said he had been caught driving at 35mph to 40mph in a 30mph zone.

Gary Neville has issued an apology after revealing he will be banned from driving.

Liverpool fan, has claimed he would love to spare with Gary Neville. Speaking to FourFourTwo ahead of his championship bout, Butler joked he 'wouldn't mind' getting in the ring with the Manchester United legend.Butler said: “I wouldn’t mind a little go at Gary Neville.“I couldn’t stand him when he played, kissing the badge at the Liverpool fans! As a pundit, I rate him, he and Jamie Carragher are great together.

Wayne Linker has issued a plea to his estranged brother Gary before his 60th birthday. Wayne turns 60 next week and, ahead of his milestone birthday, he wants to make amends with his brother, 61.The club owner – who resides in Ibiza – is thought to be throwing a star-studded bash for his big birthday, and wants Gary in attendance. Sharing a pair of snaps of them together, Wayne wrote on Instagram: “If there was one person in the world I would love to surprise me at my 60th birthday party next week @obeachibiza it would be this man." He continued: "I don’t think it’s too difficult to work out we’re not as close as we were.” Dozens of Wayne’s 844,000 Instagram followers then proceeded to tag Gary in the comments section of the post, echoing similar sentiments to the former Celebs Go Dating star.

Erik ten Hag is on the brink of becoming Manchester United's next permanent manager.

Gary Lineker couldn't help but laugh as he reacted to his cameo appearance in Bend It Like Beckham 20 years on from its release. The legendary England striker portrayed himself in the iconic football film in the presenter role which he has made his own since retiring. As the 2002 film has been such a big hit in the two decades since, Lineker reflected on his involvement with the BBC."Crikey I look a lot younger," he chuckled as he watched the clip.

Gary Lineker, 61, has not held back on his criticism of Richard Madeley, 65, after the Good Morning Britain star entered a “very complicated discussion” with climate activist Miranda Whelehan.