Sky Sports Faces Boycott Calls After Gary Neville's Comments Spark Public Outrage

Gary Neville, former England and Manchester United defender and current Sky Sports pundit, has sparked widespread outrage among British football fans and commentators after posting a video criticizing the display of Union Jack and St George's flags following a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. Neville blamed the division in Britain on "angry middle-aged white men," which led to calls for boycotts of Sky Sports and demands that the broadcaster remove him due to his politically charged remarks. In the video, Neville also explained his action of removing a Union Jack flag from one of his development sites, citing concerns about the flag's use in a divisive manner linked to hate speech and far-right groups. The backlash intensified as fans threatened to cancel their subscriptions to Sky Sports, accusing Neville of being out of touch and unfairly blaming certain demographics for societal issues. Neville emphasized his patriotism and called for unity and an end to hate, drawing from his experiences in diverse football teams and his love for England and Manchester. Sky Sports has not publicly commented on the controversy, while social media remains flooded with complaints and boycott threats.