Kiran Thakare
Staff Writer
Kiran is a valuable member of the Sporticos team. Having previously managed Bayern Strikes, the Fansided site dedicated to German football giants Bayern Munich, Kiran has a wealth of sports writing experience. A graduate with a degree in New Media Journalism, who has also produced content for other huge sites like Vavel and Red Devil Armada, Kiran brings huge expertise and talent to our writing staff. He has a well rounded interest in sport, following cricket, tennis, football and more. When it comes to football, Kiran is a huge supporter of both Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
Chelsea's efforts to cash in on midfielder Conor Gallagher have reportedly been boosted. Despite enjoying the best season of his career in 2023-24, there has been constant speculation regarding the academy graduate's future.With just one year remaining on his contract, Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have been pushing to sell the England international. Although Gallagher would prefer to remain at Stamford Bridge, it has become increasingly apparent that a sale looks more like...
YouTube, the global video platform owned by Google, has been named as the official match streaming platform for English soccer’s upcoming 2024-25 Women’s Super League (WSL) in the UK. This move is set to bring a minimum of 70 WSL games to YouTube during this season.The announcement means that any WSL games not broadcast on TV as part of existing deals with pay-TV giant Sky or free-to-air public broadcaster BBC will be shown for free on YouTube. The matches will be available on the Barclays WSL c...
The Swiss Football League (SFL) has launched a new streaming service, available to anyone outside Switzerland. This move follows the end of its three-year broadcasting rights deal with OneFootball and is part of a broader trend among European football leagues seeking global exposure.The SFL's new streaming service includes both Swiss Super League and Challenge League matches. Viewers can choose between German, French, and Italian commentary or opt for stadium noise. The first matchday was aired...
Napoli, the Serie A giants, recently tabled an initial bid of £8 million for Brighton defensive midfielder Billy Gilmour. However, this offer was rejected by Brighton and Hove Albion. Despite this setback, it is anticipated that Napoli will return with a new offer next week.Gilmour has been making waves in recent seasons with his performances both at the club level and internationally. The 23-year-old former Chelsea player has particularly shone while playing for Scotland alongside Aston Villa p...
Caliente TV, a Mexico-based streaming operator, has recently secured the Latin American media rights to broadcast the FFrench soccer’s top-tier Ligue 1 matches for next three seasons. This significant deal marks a shift in strategy from the French soccer body, LFP.The agreement was announced on July 18 and grants Caliente TV exclusive rights across Mexico, Central America, and South America (excluding Brazil) to air the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 seasons of Ligue 1. The deal also includes bro...