Christophe Gleizes

Christophe Gleizes

journalist France

Christophe Gleizes is a 36-year-old French sports journalist known for his focus on football. He has contributed to the magazines So Foot and Society, which are part of the So Press group. In May 2024, he traveled to Algeria to cover a story on the Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie football club. However, he was arrested on May 28, 2024, and subsequently sentenced to seven years in prison for charges including 'apology for terrorism' and possession of publications deemed harmful to national interests. His case has drawn significant attention from press freedom organizations, which have condemned the charges as unjust and politically motivated.

Born on Jun 29, 1988 (37 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
490,809
Power
1,067$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.24% +0% 206,139,589 490,809 $448,000 1,067$
Totals 1 206,139,589 490,809 $448,000 1,067$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Christophe Gleizes is a prominent French sports journalist sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria. 5

The Punch: French journalist 'isolated' in Algerian prison amid Paris-Algiers tensions

Germany Germany: Christophe Gleizes is a French sports reporter who is currently imprisoned in Algeria. 4

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Pressefreiheit: Sieben Jahre Gefängnis für eine Fußballrecherche? - Medien

France France: Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison for 'apology of terrorism', reflecting the harsh climate for dissent. 2

Le Monde: Entre la France et l’Algérie, reconstruire un lien abîmé, sans illusions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Christophe Gleizes is a French football writer who has been jailed for seven years for supporting terrorism. 5

BBC: Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail