Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker is a retired English footballer and sports broadcaster, widely regarded as one of England's greatest strikers. He is best known for his time at clubs like Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as for his prolific scoring for the England national team, including his performance in the 1986 World Cup where he won the Golden Boot. Following his playing career, Lineker became a prominent sports presenter, particularly known for hosting the BBC's 'Match of the Day.' His candid commentary and social media presence have made him a notable figure beyond the football pitch.
Born on Nov 30, 1960 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 10 | 6.10 | 0.33% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 265,093 | $2,700,000 | 10,543$ |
| Norway | 5 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +10% | 5,421,241 | 19,759 | $403,000 | 1,469$ |
| Australia | 3 | 3.67 | 0.16% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 44,243 | $1,380,000 | 2,394$ |
| Ireland | 3 | 5.67 | 0.16% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 7,967 | $5,100 | 8$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 167,689 | $280,000 | 213$ |
| Israel | 2 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,123 | $400,000 | 439$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,647 | $1,400,000 | 768$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,217 | $530,000 | 274$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,638 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,535 | $190,000 | 101$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,267 | $350,000 | 197$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,424 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,439 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 43,452 | $610,000 | 316$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 109,126 | $448,000 | 237$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 43,581 | $67,000 | 94$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,569 | $210,000 | 112$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 44,837 | $720,000 | 383$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,604 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 23,841 | $670,000 | 671$ |
| Totals | 39 | 864,104,396 | 836,051 | $11,233,100 | 18,781$ |
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Recent Mentions
Slovenia:
Gary Lineker was allegedly involved in a tax evasion case alongside David Beckham.
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Ireland:
Gary Lineker's salary is mentioned in relation to the potential costs of the libel case.
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Taiwan:
The Brazilian, along with England’s Gary Lineker and Germany’s Pierre Littbarski, raised the new league’s profile and helped the sport take root in a country long obsessed with baseball.
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Turkey:
He is a former footballer and television commentator who is among the signatories of the letter regarding Gaza.
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Pakistan:
Sports broadcaster Gary Lineker, who stepped down from his role at the BBC after a social media post that contained anti-Semitic imagery, also signed the letter.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker held back tears as he signed off from his final edition of Match of the Day after 26 years in the hot seat and officially left the BBC.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker is known for his historic stint as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker bade farewell to Match of the Day and his career at the BBC on Sunday night in the only appropriate manner: with a montage.
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Ireland:
Gary Lineker has been an excellent sports broadcaster and an ideal avatar of the courtly, cosy, quietly A-list BBC identity.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker posted an anti-Zionist video that was criticized for containing antisemitic imagery.
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