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Lineker Celebrates McIlroy's Masters Win Amid Viewer Surge

4/20/2025

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Gary Lineker celebrated Rory McIlroy's triumphant Masters win on The Rest Is Football podcast, reminiscing about their first encounter when McIlroy was only 14. Lineker defended McIlroy against "choker" accusations, highlighting the intense pressure he overcame. Sky Sports revealed a thrilling peak audience of 1.85 million viewers during the final round, capturing the excitement of the moment.

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Gary Lineker celebrated Rory McIlroy's triumphant Masters win on The Rest Is Football podcast, reminiscing about their first encounter when McIlroy was only 14. Lineker defended McIlroy against "choker" accusations, highlighting the intense pressure he overcame. Sky Sports revealed a thrilling peak audience of 1.85 million viewers during the final round, capturing the excitement of the moment.