"So depressing watching your childhood hero become a shameless shill" - Fans blast Manchester United legends after 'genuinely nauseating' interview

Fans have ripped Manchester United legends Gary Neville and David Beckham apart after the release of the latest episode of the former's YouTube channel, 'The Overlap'. They were of the opinion that the interview was nothing but a PR exercise carried out to glorify Qatar.

The duo were seen discussing the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, while also recollecting some of the memories associated with representing England over the years.

Although Beckham's interview was put forward as a routine chat ahead of a promising World Cup, fans were quick to identify the hypocrisy behind it. As soon as the latest episode of The Overlap surfaced on Twitter, several users on the social media platform raised their voices.

Claims were raised about why Neville, who generally speaks up against atrocities in England, never asked the right questions to his former Manchester United and England teammate.

Notably, Beckham is the brand ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar later this year. As such, fans weren't particularly surprised with the former Manchester United captain not speaking a word about the death of migrant workers involved in preparations for the World Cup. They were also not surprised that Beckham did not speak about the Qatar regime and their treatment towards the LGBTQ community and women.

Here are some of the reactions to the interview that has not gone down well with the fans:

Gary Neville’s Overlap with David Beckham was a PR exercise for Qatar & the World Cup. Brazen sportswashing.

Not a single mention of the 6,500+ migrants who’ve died building stadiums or women’s/LGBTQ+ rights.

Just waffle about the nice facilities & ‘spreading the game’.

Gary Neville casualy strolling down the street and chatting to Becks in Qatar while constantly waffling socialist crap on Twitter perfectly describes him as a person.

The latest Overlap is a good watch but it’s a marketing exercise for Qatar. Pure and simple.

Disappointed in you @GNev2

@GNev2 Great watch but interested why you didn't ask about the £100 million he received to be an ambassador for Qatar? Quite quick to criticise Newcastle's new ownership so was hoping to hear David's points #NUFC

@GNev2 Wouldn’t it be great if you and Becks didn’t produce an advert for Qatar disguised as an Overlap episode.

@GNev2 where were the hard hitting questions to DB regarding the Qatar regime?

Gifted your mate a platform and didn't hold him to account. Very sad.

So depressing watching your childhood hero become a shameless shill for the Qatar World Cup,

But @GNev2 failing to hold him to account is shameful especially given his no holds barred approach to this government

Nice stories, but ultimately lacking morality

Disappointed

David Beckham sold his soul a long time ago so he has no credibility anyway. Saint Gary Neville bigging up Qatar with him is genuinely nauseating

The hypocrisy from @GNev2 is astounding. Recently outspoken about Eddie Howe on Saudi/human rights but nothing on his mate taking money to be the face of the Qatar World Cup. twitter.com/gnev2/status/1…

@GNev2 Slightly hypocritical with you and Becks in Qatar, Gary.

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Negotiations with Barcelona over priority target Frenkie de Jong have frustratingly dragged on, while Ajax defender Jurrien Timber seems reluctant to follow Ten Hag to Old Trafford.

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As things stand, the first few weeks of the summer transfer window have been far from ideal for United. It remains to be seen if they can step on the pedal and accelerate the deals to land the required targets for Ten Hag.

The Premier League giants will begin their 2022-23 campaign on August 7 against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.