Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has launched a scathing attack on the BBC, branding their coverage of the FA Cup final 'disgraceful' for their treatment of his brother, Phil.
The outspoken pundit took to social media platform X to express his fury after the broadcaster's analysis of Manchester United's shock 2-1 victory over Manchester City completely overlooked his sibling's contributions to the game.
Despite Phil Neville being a key part of the historic 'Class of 92' and having an illustrious playing career that mirrored Gary's, the BBC panel failed to even mention him during their post-match discussion at Wembley.
A Glaring Omission
Gary's explosive post read: 'The BBC not mentioning Phil Neville once in the build-up or after the game is disgraceful. 11 Premier Leagues, 3 FA Cups, 2 Champions Leagues, 59 England Caps and a Treble winner. He was a Busby Babe and a Class of 92 graduate. He was on the pitch!'
The pointed criticism highlights what many saw as a significant oversight in the broadcaster's analysis. Phil Neville was not only a vital member of Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary teams but was also present on the pitch during the celebrations, making the omission even more glaring.
Fan Backing and Industry Reaction
The football community and fans were quick to react to Gary's comments. Many supporters agreed with his assessment, flooding social media with messages of support for Phil and criticising the BBC's coverage.
One fan commented: 'He's absolutely right. Phil's career deserves respect. Shocking from the BBC.' Another added: 'How do you talk about that era of United and not mention Phil? Baffling.'
This incident has sparked a wider conversation about punditry standards and the selective memory often displayed in football media coverage, where certain players' contributions can be unfairly diminished over time.
