Topics: Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jesse Lingard, Football, Manchester United
Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has been forced to abandon his side business after racking up debts of nearly £300,000.
Lingard, who joined Nottingham Forest following the expiration of his Man United deal, left England for South Korea when he signed for FC Seoul last year.
He not only played football but also had a clothing brand.
However, according to The Sun, Lingard has placed JLingz Ltd into voluntary liquidation.
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Per the report, the latest accounts lodged with Companies House show the merchandise firm has debts of £276,883.
The fashion brand had been in the red since it was created six-and-a-half-years ago.
Before representing England at the 2018 World Cup, Lingard applied for trademarks to cover clothing, footwear, headgear and his 'JL' goal celebration gesture.
Products went on sale that year but his decision to launch a brand angered Gary Neville and Roy Keane.
On Sky Sports, Neville said: "I actually like Jesse Lingard, so I've got no problem with him. I've got no problem with him launching a clothes range, to be honest with you.
"But before Liverpool away, in the biggest match of the season, don't launch a clothes brand. Don't do it this week, do it before Fulham.
"Players should actually have other careers, they should do other things. Concentrate on Liverpool. No distractions."
Keane added: "If there was a good, strong dressing room, that wouldn't be tolerated. That's why I worry about the United dressing room. That wouldn't be tolerated for a young player, who's still learning his trade. He could be the nicest kid in the world, I don't know the lad.
"People say you should have other stuff outside football. I don't think you should. Football should be your number one priority. Focus on the game. Don't hide behind your cars, or your tattoos, or your girlfriends or your agents.
"Play the game, and you can do all that stuff when you retire."
