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
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6 | 6.67 | 0.16% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 110,056 | $2,700,000 | 4,377$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 142,649 | $280,000 | 181$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,293 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,986 | $48,000 | 30$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Totals | 11 | 329,342,637 | 279,053 | $3,782,000 | 5,115$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Gary Lineker is mentioned as a former football star who signed an open letter supporting the documentary.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker is part of Artists For Palestine, which criticized the claims about the child's father.
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Venezuela:
Gary Lineker, a former footballer, also condemned the removal of the documentary as political censorship.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker was one of the media figures who criticized the BBC for pulling the programme.
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Pakistan:
Former England footballer Gary Lineker signed an open letter protesting the documentary's removal.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker was among the signatories of a letter calling on the BBC to reinstate the documentary.
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Pakistan:
Gary Lineker is one of the high-profile signatories urging the BBC to halt what they describe as censorship on Palestine.
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United Kingdom:
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker commented on Liverpool's title race.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker shared a viral clip of Tyler Dibling's hat-trick, highlighting the young player's talent.
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Uruguay:
Gary Lineker echoed Shearer's sentiments about Núñez being 'erratic' in his finishing.
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