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Gary Lineker Unveils Netflix Show During World Cup

12/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Gary Lineker will launch Netflix show "The Rest Is Football" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Co-hosts Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will join the series.
Goalhanger shifted from traditional podcasts to a platform-agnostic, video-focused content strategy.
Lineker's company expanded from 15 to 42 employees and launched The Rest Is Science, which drew 1.8 million views in its first week.

History

Historical Context

The launch of ESPN's "SportsCenter" in 2000 marked a pivotal moment in sports broadcasting, attracting over 90 million subscribers and transforming viewer engagement. This shift towards digital media is echoed today in Gary Lineker's Netflix show "The Rest Is Football," highlighting the industry's evolution from traditional platforms to streaming services, as evidenced by Lineker's company expanding from 15 to 42 employees.

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Story summary

Gary Lineker will launch Netflix show "The Rest Is Football" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Co-hosts Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will join the series.
Goalhanger shifted from traditional podcasts to a platform-agnostic, video-focused content strategy.
Lineker's company expanded from 15 to 42 employees and launched The Rest Is Science, which drew 1.8 million views in its first week.

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