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
51,465
Power
2,367$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 1 4.00 0.06% +0% 83,783,942 51,433 $3,845,000 2,360$
Monaco 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 39,242 32 $7,800 6$
Totals 2 83,823,184 51,465 $3,852,800 2,366$
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Recent Mentions

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

Switzerland Switzerland: Christophe Gleizes is a sports journalist who was sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly endangering state unity. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Algeriens Justiz verurteilt zwei Franzosen zu langen Haftstrafen

France France: Christophe Gleizes, a French independent sports journalist, was sentenced to seven years in prison for 'apology of terrorism' and possession of publications harmful to national interest. 3

Le Monde: Algérie : la condamnation « ubuesque » de Christophe Gleizes, un journaliste français, à sept ans de prison ferme

France France: Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist, was sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria for 'apology of terrorism'. 2

Le Monde: En Algérie, un journaliste sportif français condamné à sept ans de prison, selon RSF