Gary Neville has sold a majority stake in his fast-growing media business The Overlap to radio giant Global, in a deal designed to turn the platform into a world-leading sports network.
The former Manchester United and England defender will continue to co-chair the business alongside Global Group chief executive Simon Pitts, after Global acquired the stake from previous investors Miroma Group.
The deal paves the way for a significant expansion in output, with The Overlap expected to produce a broader slate of shows and digital content while maintaining its core focus on football. Funds from the transaction will be reinvested directly into the business to accelerate growth.
Launched as a fan-first football platform, The Overlap has become one of the UK’s most successful sports media brands. Its flagship show, Stick to Football, is broadcast weekly on YouTube and features Neville alongside Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott. The programme has helped drive more than 38 million monthly views across The Overlap’s YouTube channels.
Beyond football, the business has already begun diversifying into other sports, producing fan-led debate formats, long-form interviews and podcasts covering cricket and rugby union. Under Global’s ownership, that remit is expected to widen further as the business evolves into what is being billed internally as “The Overlap Network”.
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