Gary Neville has admitted he does not know exactly where his brother Phil lives in America, as the pair reunited for the first time in three years on NBC Sports' Premier League coverage.
Since retiring from playing, the brothers' careers have taken different paths. Phil has moved into coaching, having previously managed England Women before relocating to the USA to manage Inter Miami in 2021. His most recent role saw him spend just over two years as manager of Portland Timbers, leaving in May after 95 matches in charge.
Brothers reunited on NBC Sports
Gary, meanwhile, has built a career in punditry, making regular appearances on Sky Sports' Premier League coverage and the Overlap Podcast. This weekend saw both brothers working together again as part of NBC Sports' coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City.
Opening the programme, presenter Rebecca Lowe said: “How about this? A little bit of television history about to be made. Phil Neville and Gary Neville on television together on a show for the first time ever, am I right?”
Gary responded: “Absolutely. We've not seen each other for three years either.” Phil then added: “He doesn't know where I live.” Lowe confirmed: “Correct. He actually doesn't. He actually asked Phil, 'Whereabouts do you live?' before we came on air.”
Different lives, same bond
Phil said: “Well, it's just nice to see him. We obviously spent a lot of time together in our careers. I live in America, he lives in England, and hopefully tonight we can have a nice glass of wine.”
Gary added: “It's brilliant. We don't see each other, obviously, that much anymore. Phil's been in America with Miami and Portland for the last four or five years, and now he's living in Florida, apparently. Very nice place! It beats Manchester. I wish I was there.”
The brothers played together as teammates for both Manchester United and England 287 times, lifting six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League together. They also worked together briefly during Gary's stint as Valencia manager in 2015, when Phil joined as assistant, though they lasted only 16 league games, winning just three.
Speaking in November last year, Phil discussed his relationship with his brother amid Gary's induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame. “We are best friends,” he told the Premier League. “That doesn't change if I am on the other side of the world. The first message I receive after most games and before games is from him. Because of our relationship, because he is my brother and best friend, only at moments like this, when he gets the recognition that he deserves, do you realise how special your best friend and brother is.”
