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Kiran Thakare

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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.

Referee cams introduced at FIFA Club World Cup

The FIFA Club World Cup is set to introduce a range of innovations aimed at enhancing fan engagement and boosting transparency. These changes, which include the introduction of referee cams, semi-automated offside technology, and a substitution tablet, are expected to revolutionize the viewing experience for fans.In an unprecedented move, referees will now be equipped with body cameras during live matches. The footage from these cameras will be utilized by DAZN in their coverage. According to FI...

PPTV secures exclusive rights to broadcast Bundesliga matches in Thailand for 2025-26 season

Thailand's free-to-air (FTA) channel, PPTV, has secured an exclusive rights agreement to broadcast matches from the German soccer’s top-tier Bundesliga for the 2025-26 season. This deal extends a decade-long partnership between PPTV and Bundesliga, which has kept the league available on FTA since 2015.The agreement was reached between Bangkok Media and Broadcasting Corporation, owners of PPTV, and Bundesliga International - the global commercial rights division of the league. As part of this dea...

Serie A giants make Manchester United star top target for summer

Inter Milan, one of Italy's football giants, is reportedly prioritising a move for Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund. The Nerazzuri view him as their top target and are keen to negotiate a loan deal with an option to buy. This development comes amidst Manchester United's desire for an outright sale.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan could push for the signing of Rasmus Hojlund in the coming period. The club sees him as their top striker target and hopes to convince Manchester United over...

Italian Government proposes reforms for Serie A TV rights and revenue distribution

The Italian government is proposing a significant reform of the Serie A soccer league’s broadcast revenue distribution model. The proposed changes include repealing regulations that prevent the sale of domestic broadcast rights to a single buyer and altering how media revenues are distributed, including sharing with other sports.According to reports, the draft bill would repeal the 'Melandri Law', introduced in 2008, which dictated that Serie A’s rights could not be sold to a single broadcaster....

DAZN & 5 reveal Club World Cup presentation team

In a recent announcement, DAZN has disclosed the presentation team that will be featured in its coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup, along with broadcaster 5. The lineup includes renowned sports personalities and pundits who are set to bring their expertise and insights to the global audience.The hosting team for this prestigious event comprises Ade Oladipo, Kelly Somers, Olivia Buzaglo, and James Richardson. They will be joined by an impressive panel of pundits including- John Obi Mikel, Sami K...