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Mark Wakefield & Stephen Killen

Every word Gary Neville said to defend why he's part of World Cup punditry team in Qatar

Gary Neville has given a lengthy defence of why he is taking part as a pundit for the World Cup in Qatar.

The former Manchester United captain has been under scrutiny for his decision to take part in media duties in the Middle East for the tournament. He was working for Qatar-owned beIN Sports for the opening match between the host nation and Ecuador on Sunday afternoon.

Neville was appearing as a pundit again on Monday, this time for ITV’s coverage of England’s match against Iran. When questioned about his decision to work in Qatar for the tournament, Neville gave a lengthy response.

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