![]() I'm not trying to be tiresome, but it is just not a very good defence.' 'You don't have to go and take the Qatari's money. Hislop then replied: 'There's another option - you stay at home and highlight the abuses. I've always said we should challenge them.' Neville then clarified: 'My view always has been that you either highlight the issues and challenges in these countries and speak about them, or you don't say anything and you stay back home and don't go. Hislop asked Neville what his 'defence' was for deciding to work for the broadcaster, to which the ex-footballer explained: 'Well, I think you've got a choice, haven't you?'īut Hislop quipped: 'What, going and not going?' I mean, you're commentating there, aren't you?' ![]() He then added: 'The others have been very gentle with you, Gary, but the elephant in the room is still there. Neville has vowed to highlight issues in Qatar during his work for state-owned beIN SPORTS In a reply met with laughter, the team captain replied: 'What, your reputation?' Opening a segment on the upcoming World Cup, Neville asked Hislop: 'Ian, is it coming home?' ![]() Neville was grilled by Hislop and guest Richard Madeley as he presented the comedy quiz show for the first time on Friday night. Neville has repeatedly insisted he will 'never shy away' from highlighting controversial issues while working for the broadcaster.īut Have I Got News For You stalwart Hislop blasted his reasoning, adding: 'You don't have to go and take the Qatari's money. The nation, which criminalises homosexuality, has also come under heavy scrutiny from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers. Qatar has been heavily criticised over its stance on human rights, particularly its attitude towards women and gay people, in the build-up to the World Cup. The former Manchester United footballer, 47, sparked a blacklash when he agreed to be a pundit for state broadcaster beIN SPORTS for the tournament - due to begin later this month. Gary Neville has been humiliated during a guest host appearance on the BBC's Have I Got News For You over his World Cup commentary role in Qatar.
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