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Akash Roy

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Akash is a contributor at Sporticos, whose work can also be seen on Sportskeeda, FanSided and a variety of other successful online sports outlets. Having graduated with a Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, he is now preparing for an MBA degree, while contributing quality content to our site. His sporting interests include not only football, but also cricket, pro wrestling and UFC. Despite being from Kolkata, India, where cricket is predominant, he first and foremost remains an ardent football fan and passionate Leicester City supporter. Akash's wide range of expertise on sports and academic background in business make him a perfect writer for Sporticos as we aim to bring to you the most reliable, accurate content on the world of sports business, sports broadcasting and sports live streaming.

Eddie Howe counters Roy Keane's Newcastle United dig

Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe, has recently responded to the criticism leveled at his team by former Manchester United captain and current TV pundit, Roy Keane. The critique came after Newcastle's 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.Keane suggested that Newcastle’s issue – their single league victory at Old Trafford since 1972 – was a “head job”. This implies that the team struggles with a psychological barrier when playing against Manchester United. However, this accusation w...

GolTV face deadline to pay Ecuadorian Serie A rights fees

GolTV, a prominent sports broadcaster, is currently under pressure to fulfill its financial obligations towards Ecuador's Serie A. The broadcaster's contract with the league is at risk due to delayed payments since September 2023. This article explores the situation in detail and discusses its potential implications for both parties.In 2017, GolTV and Ecuador’s Serie A entered into a 10-year deal worth approximately $314 million. However, reports suggest that the necessary funds have not been tr...

Erik ten Hag hits back at Wayne Rooney over injury claims

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has responded to claims made by club legend Wayne Rooney regarding the current injury situation at Old Trafford. Rooney suggested that some of the sidelined players are fit enough to play but are choosing not to.Ten Hag defended his injured players against these allegations, insisting they are doing everything possible to return to action as quickly as they can. Manchester United's season has been significantly impacted by injuries, with 10 players curren...

Chelsea reportedly looking sell Cobham training ground to escape FFP

Chelsea Football Club is reportedly looking to ease their financial pressures by selling their Cobham training ground. This move comes amidst concerns about the club's spending and the need to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.Since the arrival of Todd Boehly at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea has built a squad worth over £1 billion, signing top talents from all corners of the globe. Despite this investment, the team is currently struggling to justify its valuation.Embed from Getty Imag...

Manchester City poised to sign surprising Real Madrid star in summer

Manchester City, the Premier League powerhouse, has reportedly been given the green light to sign veteran Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. This potential deal is set to be one of the most spectacular transfers of the summer.The German international has yet to make a decision regarding his future. Having spent a decade at Real Madrid after transferring from Bayern Munich post-2014 World Cup, Kroos now finds himself at a crossroads. The prospect of reuniting with Pep Guardiola, his former manage...