A UK footballer turned commentator has been called out on a TV quiz show for his hypocrisy in taking a World Cup commentary role in Qatar, where he has previously highlighted human rights abuses.
Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville – who usually serves as a thorn in the Tory government’s side with his comments on social media where he voices his concern for less well off people – sparked a blacklash when it was announced that he had agreed to be a pundit for Qatar’s state broadcaster beIN SPORTS for the World Cup – due to begin later this month in the country where human rights abuses, lack of tolerance for minority groups and treatment of migrant workers have all led critics to question why the world’s biggest sports tournament is taking place there.
When Neville made his debut as the guest host of the BBC’s topical news quiz Have I Got News For You on Friday, the team captains Ian Hislop (editor of Private Eye, and another frequent thorn in the government’s side) and comedian Paul Merton did not let Neville slip through their fingers.
Gary Neville getting called out for his Qatari hypocrisy is a great watch. pic.twitter.com/exrOgBoJFm Neville has previously insisted he will “never shy away” from highlighting controversial issues while working for the broadcaster.
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