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    Jamie Carragher and Theo Walcott have awkward ‘Thierry Henry moment’ live on Sky Sports after Arsenal vs Liverpool

    JAMIE CARRAGHER hilariously joked Theo Walcott was recreating his famous “Thierry Henry moment” during an awkward moment on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday.Liverpool legend Carragher, ex-Arsenal winger Walcott, and Manchester United icon Roy Keane joined presenter Dave Jones at the Emirates for the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Arne Slot’s men.Jamie Carragher reacted hilariously to Theo Walcott putting his hand on his thighCredit: Sky SportsThierry Henry famously put his hand on Carragher’s thigh live on air nine years agoCredit: TwitterDuring the post-match analysis, Carragher was making a point when Walcott suddenly put a hand on his thigh.The former Reds defender looked down and asked: “You alright there?”The whole panel burst into laughter before Carragher added: “I thought that was a Thierry Henry moment there.”The reference relates to a moment caught live on Sky Sports nine years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe panel had learned on air that then Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers had been sacked.Arsenal legend Henry was sat next to Carragher and could be seen putting his hand on his colleague’s thigh upon hearing the news.The clip became a meme often used on social media to evoke shock or surprise.And Carragher’s call-back to it with Walcott pleased a lot of fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne said: “Yes Theo! That is brilliant 😂.”Another added: “This is too good! You can’t help but compare the two moments! 😂”Man Utd ratings vs West Ham: Bruno Fernandes causes endless problems but Marcus Rashford entirely absentA third replied: “Who knew a little nostalgia could be so funny? 😂”While a fourth responded: “Looks like history is repeating itself! 👀” More

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    F1 driver tells Martin Brundle ‘I’m very sorry for what happened’ after awkward moment left legend red faced on live TV

    MARTIN BRUNDLE has received an apology after being left red faced live on TV before the United States Grand Prix.The Sky Sports presenter spoke to celebrities and F1 stars before last weekend’s race in Austin, Texas.Franco Colapinto has apologised to Martin Brundle after their awkward grid walk exchangeCredit: GettyBrundle was snubbed by Colapinto ahead of last weekend’s United States Grand PrixCredit: GettyHowever, one driver snubbed the chance to speak to Brundle in an awkward exchange during his grid walk.Brundle had approached Franco Colapinto for a chat, only for the Argentine driver to walk right past him.Introducing himself, the F1 icon said: “Hello, my name’s Martin Brundle, Sky. We haven’t met. Quick chat?”Colapinto appeared to barely notice him, though, with Brundle instead forced to pull over Gordon Ramsey for a chat.READ MORE F1 NEWSAfter making his way to the commentary booth, he added: “He looked at me like I was trying to mug him or something.”I think he thought I was trying to steal his umbrella, to be honest. I’ll go and say hello to him.”The pair were able to catch up ahead of Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix, though, as they both apologised for the incident.Brundle told Colapinto: “What happened in Austin, it was my fault. I should have come to you before and introduced myself.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Williams star also took responsibility as he explained: “It’s a pleasure to be talking to you.”I’m very sorry for what happened. Before the race starts, I’m never used to speaking.Watch moment Martin Brundle divides fans with F1 grid walk that gave ‘second hand embarrassment just watching it'”Actually, before the race starts in F2, we are still sitting in the car and then suddenly here in F1, you go 30 minutes, we jump out of the car, everyone wants to interview you, and I am in a bubble still.”It’s only my fourth race, and it’s tricky. But I am sorry for that.”Colapinto has made four starts since his debut at the Italian Grand Prix last month.The 21-year-old already has five points to his name after finishing eighth and 10th in Azerbaijan and the USA, respectively.He starts Sunday’s race in Mexico City in 16th place on the grid.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    ‘I wouldn’t want to be the VAR’ gasps Mike Dean as Aston Villa goal overturned in controversial circumstances

    BAFFLED Mike Dean was left puzzled as Aston Villa had a goal ruled out by VAR in controversial circumstances. The former Premier League referee was in the Sky Sports studio on Soccer Saturday to provide his expert view on all things refereeing.Mike Dean gave his verdict on a super-tight VAR callCredit: Sky SportsThe ex-Prem ref took a close look on his screenCredit: Sky SportsAnd that included weighing in on Villa’s disallowed goal against Bournemouth.John McGinn thought he had fired the hosts in front at Villa Park on 27 minutes.However, the Cherries stars were furious – claiming the ball had gone out of play in the build-up when Ollie Watkins stretched for an overhit pass to try and prevent it from rolling out for a goal kick.As the Bournemouth defenders and goalkeeper appealed, Watkins laid it back for McGinn, who opened up his body and curled into the far corner expertly. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut on first viewing, Tim Sherwood and Dean were not sure.Sherwood said: “It’s very, very tight. It’s going to be checked, obviously. “Oh, I’m not sure Mike, I don’t think the whole ball is gone [out].”Dean replied: “I don’t think all the ball’s gone out.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”They will have a look at it, they have to have a look at it.”For me, all the ball hasn’t gone out of play.”Did officials cheat Arsenal with dramatic Man City winner and Saliba red card?The replay on Dean’s screen then forces the ex-ref to take a closer look.He added: “Oh, it’s very very tight. It is tight.”You can’t tell if a tiny bit of the ball is touching, you can’t tell. “It’s tight. It’s very, very tight.”I wouldn’t like to be in the VAR studio – I would just go outside to a boil a kettle I think. “It’s more out than in but you don’t know if a tiny bit of the ball… they’ll have all the technology to say if it’s in or out.”The Premier League confirmed the ball did go outCredit: XSherwood quickly quipped back: “Will they?”However, the official Premier League Match Centre account on X shared a screengrab from the replay.And it showed the ball had indeed just gone across the line.As a result, the goal was chalked off.The post said: “27’ VAR OVERTURN.”The referee’s call of goal for Aston Villa was checked by the VAR. “As there was factual evidence that the ball was out of play in the build-up to the goal, the VAR recommended that the goal was disallowed.”Fans weighed in with various interpretations on social media.One said: “Tough break for McGinn and Villa! VAR’s decision can be frustrating, especially when the goal seems clear.”Another added: “That ball has probably not gone over the line.”But a third replied: “Correct.”And a final user commented: “It looks like it’s out of play.”The tight decision came back to hurt Aston Villa.Because although Ross Barkley gave the hosts the lead in the 76th minute, Bournemouth striker Evanilson rescued a point for the visitors in the 96th minute.That was not the only late drama on Saturday afternoon.READ MORE SUN STORIESWolves scored in the 88th and 93rd minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw at Brighton.And Brentford, who trailed 2-0 then led 3-2, thought they would have to settle for a point against Ipswich until Bryan Mbeumo’s dramatic winner in the 96th minute.John McGinn curled into the corner in styleCredit: GettyThe Villa Park celebrations were cut shortCredit: GettyTim Sherwood didn’t think all of the ball was outCredit: Sky SportsTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) More

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    I was driving into work and decided not to sign my Sky Sports contract – it’s the scariest decision I ever made

    KELLY CATES has admitted quitting Sky Sports was the scariest decision she ever made.The presenter worked for Sky Sports News in the early noughties but quit her role in 2006.Kelly Cates said stepping down from Sky Sports was the scariest decision she madeCredit: GettyA big reason behind her resignation was a desire to settle down and have children, with Kates marrying a year after.She went on to work for BBC Radio 5 Live and Channel 5 before returning to Sky Sports in 2016.Recalling the decision to quit, Kates told The Overlap: “I left Sky Sports News in 2006, after the Germany World Cup. I’d been there for eight years and I had just turned 30, or I was just turning 31. I was engaged but not yet married. I knew I wanted to have children quite soon at that point.”It had just been, for a long time, kind of filtering away and running in the back of my head. I came to the end of my contract and was working under my new contract and within the space of about three days, made the decision. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I was driving into work one day, I walked in and I said, ‘I don’t want to sign this new contract, I want to go!”I had nothing to go to. I just walked away, but I was so sure that I had to go and make that change. I did it when I left university to go to Sky, which is different, because then you get something that’s really exciting, shiny and new, dangled in front of you and you think, ‘I’m going to take this jump.”But that’s the scariest one I did – where I just went, ‘that’s it’. I just made that decision.”Cates, 49, hosted EFL games for Sky Sports before being pushed up to the Premier League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe is a prominent figure in their coverage, particularly on Friday Night Football and Saturday Night Football.Cates said her decision to quit in 2006 made her more confident as she knew it was the correct choice.’If Arsenal lose to Liverpool, they are out of the Premier League title race… the gulf is massive’She continued: “It’s when you wake up the next morning and you still feel good about it. “That’s when you know you made the right decision, when it feels like a weight off, rather than a sinking feeling.” More

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    TNT Sports left without a Premier League game to broadcast this weekend due to little-known TV rule

    TNT SPORTS will not broadcast a live Premier League match this weekend due to a little-known TV rule.The broadcaster has a rights deal with the league for 52 live matches a season.TNT Sports are without a live Premier League match this weekendCredit: GettyLeicester vs Nottingham Forest is one of four live matches on Sky Sports this weekCredit: GettyA majority of those matches are in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off at 12.30 each weekend.However, this weekend sees no early kick-off and no Premier League match on TNT Sports.Instead, Sky Sports will broadcast four matches, starting with Friday night’s East Midlands Derby between Leicester and Nottingham Forest.The absence of a match from TNT Sports comes from a clause in their broadcast package.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs a result, the broadcaster has to choose four blank weekends throughout the season.The next instance of this will occur on the weekend of November 30 to December 1.Meanwhile, TNT Sports are instead showing live A-League and Serie A action this weekend, including Inter Milan vs Juventus on Sunday.Elsewhere, Sky Sports’ coverage continues with the Saturday Night Football between Everton and Fulham.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSuper Sunday will then feature Chelsea vs Newcastle and Arsenal vs Liverpool.TNT Sports’ Premier League offerings return next weekend with Newcastle hosting the Gunners in their usual 12.30pm Saturday slot.Ally McCoist meets Sir Alex Ferguson in new TNT Sports show Ally’s Social Club The broadcaster agreed a new four-year TV rights deal last year, which begins next season.It will see the continuation of their 52 live matches across the campaign, primarily with 32 Saturday 12.30pm kick-offs.A further 20 midweek matches will also be shown across two rounds of fixtures.The deal runs from the 2025/26 season to the end of the 2028/29 campaign.TNT Sports will instead show Inter Milan vs Juventus on Sunday eveningCredit: Rex More

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    Why is there no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League on Saturday?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League season has got off to a flying start – and even more thrilling action will take place this weekend.Gameweek Nine begins with Leicester City hosting Nottingham Forest in only the second Friday night match of the campaign.TNT Sports will not broadcast a Saturday lunchtime match this weekendCredit: GettyNuno Espirito Santo’s men travel to the King Power Stadium just four days after their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Monday night.But the unusual Friday evening Premier League clash between Leicester and Forest is not the reason behind why there is no early Premier League game on Saturday.SunSport has all the details below.Why is there no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League on Saturday?There is no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League on Saturday due to no games being selected for broadcast.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTNT Sports are the provider that occupies the 12.30pm slot for top-flight matches with Package A.The broadcasting giants are able to air 52 Premier League games a season, which are split between Saturday lunchtime and all 20 fixtures from two separate midweek Gameweeks.After the two rounds of midweek fixtures, TNT are left with 32 picks from the remaining 36 Gameweeks.This means that the broadcaster must have four weekends where they are not able to air a Premier League fixture.Most read in FootballTNT have opted to make this Saturday the first Gameweek of the season without a Saturday lunchtime fixture after eight consecutive picks.Full Premier League schedule for NovemberSaturday 2 November12:30 Newcastle v Arsenal (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v Man CityIpswich Town v LeicesterLiverpool v BrightonNott’m Forest v West HamSouthampton v Everton17:30 Wolves v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Sunday 3 November14:00 Spurs v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)16:30 Man Utd v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 4 November20:00 Fulham v Brentford (Sky Sports)Saturday 9 NovemberBrentford v AFC BournemouthCrystal Palace v FulhamWest Ham v EvertonWolves v Southampton17:30 Brighton v Man City (Sky Sports)20:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa (TNT Sports)Sunday 10 November14:00 Man Utd v Leicester*14:00 Spurs v Ipswich Town*14:00 Nott’m Forest v Newcastle (Sky Sports)16:30 Chelsea v Arsenal (Sky Sports)*Due to participation in UEFA Europa League the preceding ThursdaySaturday 23 November12:30 Leicester v Chelsea (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v BrightonArsenal v Nott’m ForestAston Villa v Crystal PalaceEverton v BrentfordFulham v Wolves17:30 Man City v Spurs (Sky Sports)Sunday 24 November14:00 Southampton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)16:30 Ipswich Town v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Monday 25 November20:00 Newcastle v West Ham (Sky Sports)Friday 29 November20:00 Brighton v Southampton (Sky Sports)Saturday 30 NovemberBrentford v LeicesterCrystal Palace v NewcastleNottingham Forest v Ipswich TownWolves v AFC Bournemouth17:30 West Ham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 1 December13:30 Chelsea v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)13:30 Man Utd v Everton*13:30 Spurs v Fulham*16:00 Liverpool v Man City (Sky Sports)*Due to participation in UEFA Europa League the preceding ThursdayThere is no official reasoning behind the broadcaster’s decision not to select any fixtures to air this weekend, but European football in midweek has likely played a part.Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all featured in the Champions League on Tuesday and Wednesday, on TNT Sports channels.Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea played on Thursday night, also on TNT Sports, which means they are unable to take the 12.30pm lunchtime slot on Saturday.Arsenal were the only Premier League team in Europe not to be aired live on TNT Sports earlier this week, with Amazon Prime Video holding the rights to air the standout Champions League fixture on Tuesday.Leading Premier League broadcaster Sky Sports selected Arsenal vs Liverpool for the 4.30pm game on Sunday, putting the Gunners and Reds out of consideration for TNT’s lunchtime slot.Aston Villa vs Bournemouth and Man City vs Southampton may have tempted the broadcaster for the 12.30pm pick, but TNT have to bear in mind that clubs can feature a maximum of six times in the Saturday lunchtime slot – so they have to be selective.TNT are also required to show all Premier League clubs at least once at 12.30 on a Saturday.The other fixtures snubbed are Brentford vs Ipswich and Brighton vs Wolves, while Everton vs Fulham is Saturday’s late kick off on Sky Sports. More

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    Gary Neville addresses absence from Monday Night Football as Sky Sports role evolves after taking up new jobs

    GARY NEVILLE has spoken about stepping back from Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.The pundit first appeared on the show in August 2011 and quickly became a mainstay, with Jamie Carragher joining later and the duo forming a popular double act.Gary Neville is stepping away from Monday Night FootballCredit: GettyNeville has not appeared on MNF since August with Carragher taking responsibility alongside a variety of guests including Aaron Ramsey and Graham Potter.Instead he has focused his time on commentary and has appeared frequently on Sky Sports Super Sunday.He also features in the weekly Gary Neville podcast and has focused more time on his Overlap shows Stick to Football and It’s Called Soccer!In an appearance on the latter for The Overlap US Neville spoke to broadcaster Rebecca Lowe where he confirmed he is no longer a regular on Monday Night Football.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “So tomorrow, I’m expected to do set-pieces, whereas with Sky, on Monday Night Football, there are some set pieces which I prepare for – but now I don’t do Monday Night Football anymore, I don’t do set-pieces any more.”Last season, Neville appeared on just three of the 18 Monday Night Football shows.He is still expected to appear on future episodes.Neville has appeared on Friday Night Football and Saturday Night Football this season but has reduced his presence on Sky Sports as his role there evolves.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEarlier this month he missed Sky Sports’ coverage of Aston Villa vs Manchester United as he reported on the match for NBC Sports instead.Neville also has a number of irons in the fire outside the world of punditry, and he is looking to expand his £100m empire.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’He already owns Hotel Football outside Old Trafford but wants to create a ‘World of Manchester United’ as part of the stadium regeneration project.Neville is part of the task force looking at how to redevelop the stadium and he has grand ambitions for the area.He said: “What I want to see is a world of Manchester Utd around that stadium – of opportunity, hope and belief.”It sounds Disneyfied, but I don’t mean a theme park. I mean where people visit that area and think, ‘Wow’.”In five, six or seven years, I want United to have the best stadium and training ground in the world, plus doing the right things on the football side.”That will come again and we’re patient.” More

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    The nine highest-earning sports pundits in the UK revealed with Gary Neville closing in on Gary Lineker

    THE nine highest-earning UK sports pundits have been revealed – and several Premier League icons are on the list.With the football season in full swing, some familiar faces have become regulars on our TV screens.Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are among the top earnersCredit: GettyBBC Sport, TNT Sports and Sky Sports dominate coverage of the game in the UK.And some of their top pundits earn upwards of £1million.SunSport take a look at who pockets the most…Chris Sutton: £190,000-£194,999Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton reportedly earned around £190,000 between 2023 and 2024 for the BBC.Read More in FootballThe one-cap England star regularly features on BBC Radio 5 Live as a co-commentator and hosts the 606 phone-in.He also works as a Scottish Premiership pundit on Sky Sports.Chris Sutton works for the BBC and Sky SportsCredit: PAMicah Richards: £205,000A fan-favourite pundit, Richards works for the BBC, Sky Sports and American broadcaster CBS Sports.SportsCasting claims the ex-Manchester City star has earned £205,000 for his work this year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also hosts The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, who also feature among the highest-earning pundits.Micah Richards is a fan favouriteCredit: GettyGabby Logan: £210,000Logan is one of the UK’s most popular sports broadcasters.She fronted the BBC’s coverage of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris as well as some football matches for the channel.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’The presenter has allegedly earned £210,00 this year.As well as her work for the BBC, she also fronts Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Gabby Logan regularly fronts sporting events for the BBCCredit: GettyAlex Scott: £220,000-£224,999The WSL icon was announced as the new presenter of Football Focus on BBC One three years ago.She also fronts FA Cup and WSL coverage on the channel and regularly appears on Match of the Day 2.Although her work mainly revolves around sport, the Arsenal legend also presents the One Show occasionally.Scott has allegedly earned over £220,000 this year.Alex Scott also does plenty of work for BBC SportCredit: GettyMark Chapman: £260,000-£264,999Chapman reportedly earns over £260,000 for his BBC work.He is the lead football presenter on Radio 5 Live and also hosts the BBC’s new Champions League highlights show.Chapman also anchors rugby and NFL coverage for the channel.BBC star Mark Chapman presents Match of the Day 2 and is the main football presenter on BBC Radio 5 LiveCredit: GettyAlan Shearer: £380,000-£384,999Shearer is the second highest-earning pundit or presenter at the BBC.The Newcastle legend has worked for the broadcaster for almost two decades and is a regular fixture on Match of the Day.He also works on FA Cup games and features as a co-commentator and pundit on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Shearer is believed to have earned over £380,000 this year.Alan Shearer is a regular fixture on both the BBC and Amazon PrimeCredit: GettyJamie Carragher: £1,000,000Sportscasting claim that Liverpool legend Carragher will earn over £1m from his football work this year.He features regularly on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League and CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.He also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast alongside Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.Jamie Carragher is one of Sky’s top earnersCredit: AlamyGary Neville: £1,100,000Neville has allegedly earned more than his Sky Sports co-star this year.He regularly works for ITV and Sky Sports and also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast on the YouTube channel he set up.As well as his punditry work, the Manchester United legend co-owns Salford City FC alongside some of his former team-mates.Gary Neville reportedly earns over £1.1mCredit: GettyGary Lineker: £1,350,000-£1,354,999Lineker was the highest-paid BBC employee from 2023 to 2024, earning over £1,350,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe fronts the channel’s FA Cup coverage and presents the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards annually.The Leicester icon has also presented Match of the Day for the last 25 years.Gary Lineker is the BBC’s top earnerCredit: Getty More