Sports industry braced for media rights dip, PwC report warns Sport Business Sport bosses have warned that media rights are set to fall in value and can no longer be relied upon to drive growth across the industry. PwC’s Global Sports Survey of more than 500 senior executives found that growth was expected in all streams in the next three to five years, except media rights. Even [...]
Neville rivals Lineker media empire after The Overlap buys out YouTuber Goldbridge Sport Business Gary Neville is continuing to follow fellow former footballer Gary Lineker’s media empire-building after his network, The Overlap, acquired Manchester United YouTuber Mark Goldbridge’s fan channels. The deal, reported to be worth seven figures, sees ex-United and England defender turned pundit Neville join forces with Goldbridge, a 47-year-old former police officer who has become the [...]
WATCH: From phone business to coffee giant – how Grind carved out a niche Video As retail coffee prices rise and consumer spend declines, the UK’s coffee industry has never been more competitive. US tariffs on coffee-producing countries, hedge fund speculation on commodity prices and increases in business taxes have created a challenging environment. So how has one independent, South London producer managed to beat the odds and find its [...]
Global Group snaps up Gary Neville-founded The Overlap January 6, 2026 Gary Neville-founded media business The Overlap has been sold to Global in a deal that will see the radio juggernaut complete a majority acquisition. The Overlap, founded in 2021 and home to video series Stick to Football, will now be merged into the Global portfolio with the aim of growing a “network of video-led media [...]
Beckham and Neville sell stake in Salford City FC to US giants December 18, 2025 AIG has become the largest shareholder in Salford City FC after the Gary Neville and David Beckham co-owned club sold a stake to the finance and insurance giant. The League Two club has sold a stake to the American firm in a deal that will see AIG become a strategic partner as well as largest [...]
Gary Neville’s The Overlap and Mark Goldbridge win Bundesliga TV rights August 20, 2025 British Premier League YouTube character Mark Goldbridge and Gary Neville’s The Overlap will broadcast Bundesliga matches after the German top flight confirmed its rights structure. The personality, whose real name is Brent Di Cesare, has specialised in Manchester United hot takes for a number of years, often going viral for reactions to capitulations at Old [...]
Maker of Gary Neville’s The Overlap surges into profit July 17, 2025 Gary Neville’s production company has returned to profit after its main show, The Overlap, almost doubled in value, it has been revealed. Buzz 16 Productions has posted a pre-tax profit of £743,306 for the year to 30 June, 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show. The turnaround comes after the company posted a pre-tax [...]
Gary Neville’s university UA92 plots move to ‘stronger footing’ in 2026 May 1, 2025 Accounts show income has increased at University Academy 92 (UA92), the higher education institution set up by Gary Neville and other members of the Class of ’92, amid a rise in costs and “a tough financial climate.” UA92, which has bases in Trafford as well as the city centre, has reported a deficit before tax of [...]
Gary Neville joins Swiss watchmaker Norqain’s board ahead of UK launch March 25, 2025 Gary Neville has joined the board of Swiss watchmaker Norqain as it prepares to launch in the UK. The former Manchester United and England footballer now works as a TV pundit as well as having a portfolio of business interests. They include two hotels in Manchester as well as a property development company and hosting [...]
Gary Neville signs deal with cult London coffee brand Grind March 10, 2025 Cult coffee brand Grind is to open its first base outside London after signing a deal with Gary Neville to take space at his landmark city centre development in Manchester. Grind has agreed to take over 3,000 sq ft at No.1 St Michael’s scheme which is being led by Neville’s Relentless Developments. Grind joins the [...]