Global acquires controlling interest in Gary Neville’s The Overlap
Global, the London-based media and entertainment powerhouse, has secured a controlling interest in Gary Neville’s sports media venture The Overlap, the company confirmed on Tuesday, reports BritPanorama.
The transaction concludes Miroma Group’s tenure as majority shareholders, with the investment firm exiting the business completely. Financial details of the arrangement remain undisclosed.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Neville’s digital media ambitions. With Global’s backing, The Overlap is poised for accelerated growth. The newly configured leadership team will include Neville as co-chair alongside Global Group chief executive Simon Pitts, while former Sky Sports producer Scott Melvin takes on the role of lead executive director.
Neville expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are delighted to have found the perfect partner in Global to power us forward and create ‘The Overlap Network’ with the aim of becoming a world-leading football and sports media platform.”
Launched in 2021, The Overlap has rapidly evolved into one of Britain’s most successful visual podcast brands, attracting a diverse lineup of former players, such as Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher, to discuss a broad array of footballing topics. Its flagship programme, Stick to Football, has garnered over 38 million monthly views on YouTube and contributed to the brand’s remarkable achievement of 2.2 billion views across all platforms in 2025.
Beyond football, The Overlap has expanded into rugby union and cricket with dedicated spin-off series. Neville remarked on the evolution of the brand, highlighting the journey from a simple idea to a flourishing media platform that he is proud to lead.
Global’s substantial portfolio, valued at approximately £900 million, includes popular radio stations such as LBC and Capital, further strengthening The Overlap’s position in the competitive media landscape. This acquisition coupled with Global’s recent establishment of Global Studios and its sports-focused branded entertainment division, Sport by Global, positions The Overlap to redefine sports media consumption.
As the lines between sport and media continue to blur, Neville’s vision for The Overlap reflects a broader trend where former athletes leverage their platforms to engage with fans in new, dynamic ways. This marks not just a business shift, but perhaps a cultural one — redefining how sporting narratives are shaped and shared in the digital age.
