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.
Gary Neville, a renowned football pundit, has reiterated his prediction that Arsenal will emerge as the Premier League champions at the end of this season. Despite their current position and recent performance, Neville remains confident in the Gunners' potential.Arsenal currently holds third place in the league table after experiencing a mixed start to their campaign. Their victories over Aston Villa and Tottenham, along with an impressive draw against Manchester City despite being down to 10 me...
The UK's leading broadcasters, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Independent Television (ITV), have successfully retained the live broadcasting rights for the next two men’s FIFA World Cups. The agreement ensures that football fans across the UK will continue to enjoy free-to-air coverage of this prestigious tournament.The new deal covers both the 2026 and 2030 editions of the tournament. The upcoming tournaments promise an exciting spectacle for sports enthusiasts, with a significa...
Sportdigital, a Germany-based sports-focused linear channel, has extended its rights deal with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) through 2028. This extension ensures that Sportdigital will continue as the broadcast partner across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) for AFC's club and national team competitions.The renewed agreement between Sportdigital and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) covers the 2025-28 competition cycle. As part of this deal, Sportdigital will pro...
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed a significant injury setback following the goalless Premier League draw against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. This comes as another blow to Arsenal who have been grappling with multiple injury concerns this campaign.In their second consecutive league game without a win, Arsenal dominated possession but failed to break through Everton's strong defensive resolve. The Toffees' performance ensured they secured a draw at the Emirates Stadium.Embed from...
Tottenham Hotspur recently received a worrying update on the injury of their star player, Micky van de Ven. The Dutch centre-back was forced off after approximately 80 minutes during Tottenham’s defeat to Chelsea due to an injury. This article will delve into the details of his latest hamstring problem and its potential implications for both the player and the club.Micky van de Ven has proven himself as a brilliant addition to Tottenham squad since his transfer from Wolfsburg in a deal worth £43...