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 | 2 | 7.50 | 0.09% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 64,402 | $2,700,000 | 2,561$ |
| Israel | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 8,036 | $400,000 | 349$ |
| Totals | 3 | 77,102,911 | 72,438 | $3,100,000 | 2,910$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Israel:
Gary Lineker, a former English player and prominent figure in the England national team during the 80s and 90s, joined the campaign against Israel.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker's podcast company, Goalhanger, approached Tom Holland to make a history podcast.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker has pulled off a major upset by breaking Ant and Dec's 23-year winning streak at the National Television Awards.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker left the BBC after sharing an Instagram reel about Zionism that featured an illustration of a rat.
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Ireland:
Gary Lineker was the one to whom Marcus Rashford shared his thoughts about Manchester United's performance.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker is to host a new TV game show called The Box, ITV has confirmed.
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Ireland:
Gary Lineker faced backlash for his tweets about refugees during his time as a presenter on Match of the Day.
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Switzerland:
Gary Lineker was the last English player to play for Barcelona before Marcus Rashford.
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Ireland:
Gary Lineker signed for Barça the same summer as Hughes and fared much better over three seasons.
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Pakistan:
Gary Lineker is another public figure who signed the appeal for an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
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