Global buys majority stake in Gary Neville’s YouTube group The Overlap

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Michael Savage Media editorJanuary 6, 2026 at 02:57 PM

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Global, a large European radio company, has acquired a majority stake in The Overlap, the YouTube media business co-founded by former Manchester United player Gary Neville in 2021. The deal aims to expand The Overlap into a multi-format sports media network, emulating the success of Gary Lineker's Goalhanger podcast network. The Overlap has grown rapidly, achieving 2.2 billion views across all platforms in 2023 and becoming one of the UK's most popular football content channels. Neville will remain co-chair of the company. The acquisition highlights the increasing influence of YouTube in sports broadcasting and the challenge it poses to traditional media outlets.

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