Gary Neville has revealed that he roomed with David Beckham for about six months at Manchester United, after which the club ended the practice of pairing players and gave everyone individual rooms. According to Daily Mirror - Sport, Neville described two main problems with Beckham as a roommate: different sleep schedules and incompatible cleanliness habits. Neville stated that he went to bed at 9pm and woke at 5am, while Beckham stayed up until 11pm and woke at 8am.
He also admitted that he is messy, whereas Beckham is extremely clean and perfectionist. Additionally, Neville noted that he is talkative and argumentative, while Beckham prefers peace and quiet. Despite the rooming issues, Neville emphasized that he and Beckham played on the right flank together for 11 years and have been friends for over 30 years.
Beckham's perspective on the arrangement remains unknown, and it is unclear whether the decision to end pairing was specifically based on their incompatibility.