Leif Lindberg

Leif Lindberg

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Leif Lindberg is a retired Swedish football referee, best known for officiating the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. With a career spanning over 30 years, Lindberg has witnessed the evolution of refereeing and the increasing demands placed on officials. He reflects on the sacrifices made for the profession, including the impact on personal relationships. His insights highlight the unique challenges that referees face, such as balancing match duties with full-time jobs and managing the physical demands of officiating at the highest levels of the sport.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
170,094
Power
10,791$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 170,094 $21,000,000 10,791$
Totals 1 331,002,651 170,094 $21,000,000 10,791$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Leif Lindberg, one of the two assistant referees at the 2002 final between Brazil and Germany, shares his experience of officiating at the World Cup. 8

CNN: What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final