Kiran Thakare

Mumbai

Freelance Sports Journalist at Freelance

Alumnus @VNITN @ACJIndia. Journalist. Site expert at @BayernStrikes. Words for @SporticosCom. Wrote for @RedDevilArmada1, @Prostsoccer, and @ManUtdVAVEL

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FIFA's WWC media rights tender process heads to Canada

2 days ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Global soccer's governing body, FIFA, has extended its media rights tender process for the 2027 Women's World Cup (WWC) to Canada. This move marks a significant milestone in women’s soccer as it is the first time WWC media rights are taken to Canada on a standalone basis. The tender covers broadcast rights for both the 2027 edition of the WWC – set to be held in Brazil – and the 2031 tournament, which is yet without a host nation.
DAZN brings FIFA Club World Cup action to Central America through six sub-licensing deals

3 days ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Global sports streaming service, DAZN, has successfully brokered sub-licensing deals in six Central American countries for the upcoming 2025 edition of soccer's FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). This move marks a significant expansion of the tournament's broadcast reach.
Gary Neville names four Man Utd players who must leave this summer

5 days ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has named four players who he believes should leave the club this summer. The list includes Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho. This comes amidst an unprecedented summer of change at Old Trafford following a disappointing campaign. The previous season was one to forget for Manchester United fans as Ruben Amorim’s men finished with the club’s lowest-ever points total in the Premier League.
Paul Scholes advocates Manchester United to accept Bruno Fernandes’ sale

6 days ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Former Manchester United player, Paul Scholes, has urged his old team to consider selling Bruno Fernandes to Al-Hilal. The Saudi Arabian club has made a lucrative offer of £100 million ($134.6 million) for the Portuguese midfielder, an amount that Scholes believes is too good to refuse. Reports have recently surfaced indicating that 30-year-old Bruno Fernandes is seriously considering leaving Manchester United and joining Al-Hilal.
Tottenham Hotspur eyeing Premier League star for summer signing

6 days ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Published: 17:30, 30 May 2025 Updated: 15:01, 1 Jun 2025Spurs are eyeing Eberechi Eze, who has a £68 million summer release clauseTottenham Hotspur is reportedly in talks with Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze, potentially making him their marquee summer buy. The move comes as the club seeks to bolster its squad following a 17th-placed finish last season. Despite their less than stellar performance in the league, Tottenham managed to rescue their season by clinching victory in the Europa League.
Jose Mourinho takes dig at Daniel Levy after Tottenham’s Europa League win

1 week ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Former Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has expressed his delight for the Tottenham supporters following the club's recent victory in the Europa League. This win ended a 17-year trophy drought for the club and brought about a sense of unity among its supporters. However, Mourinho did not miss an opportunity to aim a dig at Daniel Levy, Tottenham's chairman. The significance of this victory cannot be overstated.
Thierry Henry calls out Mikel Arter over underachievement at Emirates

1 week ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has voiced his opinion on the performance of Arsenal under manager Mikel Arteta, stating that the club has underachieved in the past three years. Mikel Arteta, 43, took over as Arsenal's manager in 2019 after leaving Manchester City. Since then, he has brought about a significant transformation in the Gunners' performance. The team has become a regular title contender under his leadership.
Counter-Strike caster Pimp to debut as football commentator for UEFA Conference League final

1 week ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

In a surprising turn of events, renowned Danish Counter-Strike caster Jacob ‘Pimp’ Winneche is set to make his debut in football commentary. The 29-year-old esports veteran will be lending his voice and expertise to the Chelsea vs Real Betis match in the UEFA Conference League final. Pimp's new venture will be broadcasted on Disney+, which has secured the rights to air the much-anticipated clash on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, specifically for viewers in Denmark.
Gary Neville faces libel lawsuit over Taiwo Awoniyi injury incident

1 week ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has been embroiled in a legal storm involving Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The incident has sparked widespread criticism of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and led to a £2.1m libel suit. Awoniyi suffered a life-threatening injury during Forest’s Premier League encounter with Leicester City earlier this month. In an attempt on goal, he collided with the goalpost and was later diagnosed with a ruptured intestine.
Gary Lineker discussing potential new show with new network

1 week ago | sporticos.com | Kiran Thakare

Gary Lineker, the renowned former England striker and long-time host of Match of the Day, is reportedly in talks to launch a new show with a rival broadcaster following his departure from the BBC. This move comes after an incident involving a controversial social media post that led to accusations of anti-semitism. Lineker's exit from the broadcasting giant marks the end of a 26-year tenure.