Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville was caught in a heated row with a US journalist after Inter Miami's defeat to Orlando City.
Neville, who is the head coach of the Major League Soccer side, was interrupted by the reporter when answering a question on his substitutions. It was clear from their early exchanges that there was needle between the pair.
The former Manchester United and Everton defender lost his cool during his post-match press conference and resorted to swearing as he asked for some respect. The journalist appeared to be asking about Neville's in-game decisions whilst referencing quotes from Inter Miami player Leonardo Campana earlier in the week.
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Neville took umbrage when, after starting to respond, he was interrupted by the same reporter.
"I think what Leo said is that we always take responsibility for the defeat," Neville said. "You (the journalist) always look for things to be negative about.
"Can I finish speaking? Or are you going to interrupt? Can I finish speaking? I don't interrupt your question, so don't interrupt mine. Show some f****** respect."
Neville then apologised for his language and asked the reporter to repeat his question which he then answered and the rest of the press conference passed without incident. The confrontation highlights the pressure Neville is facing with the club struggling this season, some 15 points behind league leaders Cincinnati after 13 games. Neville took over as manager of Inter Miami in 2021, three years after the club was established by co-owner David Beckham.
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