Who is Wayne Lineker? Meet the Ibiza Club Mogul

The man reportedly punched by former UFC fighter Conor McGregor at a nightclub in Ibiza has been identified as Joe Gomez, a close friend and employee of club owner Wayne Lineker.

Lineker, 63, expressed his disappointment with McGregor in a now-deleted Instagram post, calling Gomez “my very close friend” who has worked at Ocean Beach Ibiza for eight years. He described Gomez as having a “special heart” and noted that he has never raised his voice.

The incident occurred early Tuesday morning at the Pacha nightclub on the Spanish island of Ibiza. According to Lineker, Gomez was struck twice by McGregor “for absolutely no reason.” Lineker jokingly referred to Gomez as a “champion” for taking the punches.

Footage shows McGregor approaching Gomez on the dance floor, speaking briefly before punching him with his left hand while holding a glass in his right. Gomez appeared to fall to the floor after the second strike. McGregor, 36, has not fought professionally since 2021 and was reportedly allowed to continue partying while Gomez was removed from the venue.

A friend of Gomez told The Sun that he has no plans to press charges and that he suffered no injuries. Wayne Lineker has been handling the situation, and Gomez took some time off after the incident.

Earlier that night, McGregor was seen partying with celebrities including Katie Price and Spurs defender Kevin Danso. Price shared a photo with McGregor on Instagram, calling him a “legend.”

This is not the first time McGregor has faced controversy for off-ring behavior. In 2019, he was filmed punching an older man at his Dublin pub after the man declined a shot of McGregor’s whiskey. McGregor later apologized for the incident, admitting he was wrong.

Who is Wayne Lineker? Ibiza Club Owner at Center of Conor McGregor Incident

Businessman Wayne Lineker, 63, has spoken out after a nightclub altercation in Ibiza involving former UFC champion Conor McGregor and Lineker’s longtime employee, Joe Gomez.

The alleged incident took place early Tuesday morning at the popular Pacha nightclub, where McGregor was reportedly seen punching Gomez on the dance floor. According to witnesses, the altercation happened “for absolutely no reason.”

Wayne Lineker, who owns O Beach Ibiza, later took to Instagram (before deleting the post) to defend Gomez, calling him a “close friend” and praising his calm nature. “Joe has worked at Ocean for eight years. He’s never even raised his voice once,” Lineker wrote. He expressed disappointment in McGregor’s behavior, saying: “To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.”

What Happened at Pacha?

Footage circulating online shows McGregor talking to Gomez, placing an arm around him, then suddenly punching him in the face with his left hand. He was holding a glass in the other. Moments later, McGregor appeared to throw a second punch. Gomez fell to the ground as others rushed in.

Despite the incident, McGregor reportedly stayed at the venue and continued partying with his entourage. Gomez, meanwhile, took time off from work but has not made any public statements or filed a police complaint. Sources say he was not seriously injured.

McGregor’s Night Out in Ibiza

Just hours before the scuffle, McGregor had been seen at O Beach Ibiza, posing for photos with model Katie Price and Tottenham Hotspur footballer Kevin Danso. Price shared a selfie with McGregor on Instagram, calling him “a legend.”

Wayne Lineker’s Background

Wayne Lineker is well-known in the entertainment world as the owner of O Beach Ibiza, a luxury beach club frequented by celebrities. He is the younger brother of former football star Gary Lineker, though the two have had a strained relationship in recent years. Wayne is also known for appearing on reality TV and his lavish Ibiza lifestyle, often shared with his 600K+ Instagram followers.