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Gary Neville’s Biggest Weakness & Rebecca Lowe’s BBC Breakthrough!

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In this special episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville and Rebecca Lowe take a walk through Central Park and dive deep into the realities of working in football media.

Rebecca shares her incredible journey, starting with how she landed her first BBC job thanks to a Cornflakes packet competition. She reflects on her rise in football broadcasting, from the BBC to NBC, and the challenges women still face in a male-dominated industry. Gary also opens up about his biggest weakness as a football pundit and the pressures of being in the spotlight.

Together, they discuss the evolution of football media, how the role of women has shifted over the years, and the behind-the-scenes challenges they’ve both experienced throughout their careers. From Rebecca’s pitchside reporting stories to Gary’s insights on how the media has changed since his playing days, this episode is packed with personal revelations and untold stories.

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