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Gary Neville Says He Will Close His Hotels, Give Rooms to Health Workers

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has announced he will close his two hotels and give the rooms to health workers fighting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a short video, the footballer-turned-pundit also ensured the staff will retain their incomes, with no layoffs on the horizon and no one being asked to take unpaid leave:

Per football writer Colin Millar, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made a similar pledge earlier on Wednesday:

According to Jack Rosser of the London Evening Standard, Neville has previously used one of the hotels to house homeless people during winter, prior to the renovations.