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 (65 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.67 | 0.15% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 109,440 | $2,700,000 | 4,353$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 171,666 | $21,000,000 | 10,891$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 51,209 | $350,000 | 352$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 75,754 | $3,845,000 | 3,476$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,698 | $1,400,000 | 1,279$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,387 | $160,000 | 172$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 216,987 | $280,000 | 275$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,048 | $403,000 | 375$ |
| Totals | 10 | 816,284,189 | 683,189 | $30,138,000 | 21,173$ |
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Recent Mentions
Norway:
Gary Lineker, a former English football player, hosted the podcast where Haaland was a guest.
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United Kingdom:
Lineker is a former footballer and the host of the podcast The Rest Is Football.
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Hungary:
Gary Lineker's famous saying about the England-Germany rivalry was referenced by Károly III.
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Germany:
Gary Lineker's quote about football highlights the simplicity of the game, even in women's football.
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Pakistan:
Gary Lineker is a prominent athlete who has joined the call for Marwan Barghouti's release.
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Spain:
Gary Lineker popularized a phrase about football that highlights Germany's dominance.
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United Kingdom:
Gary Lineker is a broadcaster and former footballer included in the call for Marwan Barghouti's release.
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United Kingdom:
The days of David Beckham, Gary Lineker and Jermaine Jenas, Charlize Theron, Fernanda Lima and Samantha Johnson were a long way in the future.
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United States:
Liniker was named after English soccer star Gary Lineker.
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Colombia:
Gary Lineker commented on Vincent Kompany's coaching style and potential success in the Bundesliga.
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