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Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes the ambition to buy Manchester United known

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes the ambition to buy Manchester United known

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the richest man in Britain, has registered his interest in buying a stake in Manchester United. The Glazers have become extremely unpopular among supporters in recent years, with the decline of the club causing progressively higher levels of unrest every year. 

Ratcliffe’s spokesperson told The Times: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.

“If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.

“This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.” 

Sir Jim Ratcliffe open to buying Manchester United stake 

The 69-year-old came up with a late bid to buy Chelsea earlier this year, pitching that he had the finances to get the deal done quickly. However, the previous ownership stuck to the deadlines and have now passed on the club to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. 

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now interested in buying a part of his hometown club, which could potentially help with the current issue of unrest among supporters. 

Manchester United currently have debt worth around £500 million, which is mainly due to mismanagement courtesy of the Glazers. There has also been very little investment in maintaining Old Trafford, all of which has upset the fans. If the chance to buy the club is available, Ratcliffe is expected to be in line to get the deal over the line. 

Casemiro considering Manchester United move with contract worth €430k per week on the table

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Casemiro considering Manchester United move with contract worth €430k per week on the table

Casemiro is expected to have a conversation with Florentino Perez today to determine his future. The player received a massive offer from Manchester United, worth around €430,000 per week, which is double his current salary. 

The Brazilian will talk with Carlo Ancelotti and Perez to understand the situation as it stands. However, he has been given the liberty to decide his future by the club. Real Madrid have a potential replacement in the form of Aurelien Tchouameni, and would not stand in his way if he chose to leave the club. 

Casemiro to decide on Real Madrid future soon 

Manchester United have failed to sign a defensive midfielder in the last two months. They were in the market to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, but have not heard from him after his decision to not join the club. 

In light of the recent run of poor results, United have started to exercise their financial power to lure players to Old Trafford. Hence, the humongous financial offer presented to Casemiro. 

The two clubs would potentially agree to a transfer for €70 million, which would see the midfielder reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane. He would be a huge upgrade on Scott McTominay and Fred, who have been struggling in defensive midfield. 

A final decision surrounding Casemiro’s future is expected very soon, with little time left for the market to close. 

Manchester United to make one last offer for Antony before the transfer window closes

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Manchester United to make one last offer for Antony before the transfer window closes

Manchester United are expected to make another offer for Ajax winger Antony soon. The Dutch club had quoted a minimum price tag of €80 million for the player earlier in the transfer window. 

Their reluctance to sell the player also pushed United away. But, they are now back for the Brazilian again, and are prepared to offer more money to get the deal over the line. Despite the revival in the interest for Antony, Ajax are just as unwilling to sell the player. So, getting the deal done will be very difficult at this stage. 

Manchester United haven’t given up on signing Antony yet 

The skilled winger is one of Ajax’s best players, and it is very unlikely that he will be moving this late in the transfer window. He was very influential under Erik Ten Hag, and one last effort is being made by United to sign him. 

Cody Gakpo is one of the names on the transfer list for Manchester United as well. The youngster was linked with Arsenal for the majority of the transfer window, but no transfer materialised. Manchester United will find it easier to sign the PSV forward, but are exploring the options for Antony first. 

They are also linked with Christian Pulisic of Chelsea, with a loan deal looking likely. But, Todd Boehly is reluctant to let the USMNT captain leave and join their rivals. Manchester United are also trying to sign Casemiro, a backup goalkeeper and a new right-back before the window shuts on August 31. 

FIFA 23 X Marvel: Here’s the list of all the FUT Heroes revealed so far

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FIFA 23 X Marvel: Here’s the list of all the FUT Heroes revealed so far

EA Sports’ football-based video game FIFA has been a huge hit with the players over the years. They release a new version of the game around September each year. This year, FIFA 23 will release on 30th September worldwide.

Juventus was renamed Piemonte Calcio in FIFA 20 and was given a generic crest and stadium. However, as Juventus’ agreement with Konami ended, EA Sports have once again acquired the license of Juventus. Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio has been included in the FUT Heroes.

EA Sports have collaborated with Marvel to release new FUT Heroes in FIFA 23. They have started to reveal the new FUT Heroes from15th August 2022. Let’s take a look at all the FUT Heroes revealed so far.

FIFA 23 X Marvel: Here’s the list of all the FUT Heroes revealed so far

1. Landon Donovan | The Brave

2. Claudio Marchisio | Il Principino

3. Yaya Toure | The Citadel

4. Park Ji-Sung | TigerHeart

5. Ricardo Carvalho | The Anticipator

6. Diego Forlan | Sunstrike

7. Lucio | The Thunder

8. Rafael Marquez | The Kaiser of Michoacan

9. Javier Mascherano | Octo-Boss

10. Peter Crouch | The Robot

11. Tomas Brolin | The Tornado

12. Harry Kewell | The Wizard of Aus

13. Sidney Govou | The Lion of Lyon

14. Jean-Pierre Papin | The Acrobat

15. Dirk Kuyt | The Energizer

16. Jay-Jay Okocha | Double Take

17. Hidetoshi Nakata | Stealth Agent 78

18. Rudi Voller | The Flying German

19. Saeed Al-Owairan | The Emerald Falcon

20. Wlodzimierz Smolarek | Phase Shift

21. Joan Capdevila | The Backfield Bull

You can now pre-order the game:
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Read: FIFA 23: Here are all the major new updates

Aha set to follow other OTT Platforms’ way to get subscribers 

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Aha set to follow other OTT Platforms’ way to get subscribers 

India has considered being the shelter of 60 plus OTT platforms but most of them have not been able to make the benefit due to the subscription revenue will not supply them with the exact revenue they need. Finally, Netflix was given in and declared that it was now looking at the ads on the platform. 

Aha, the regional OTT platform that gives Telugu and Tamil content reveal the latest to switch into the hybrid model. This considers the blend of advertisement-based video on demand (AVOD) and so the subscription-based video on demand (SVOD). 

Vasudev  Koppineeni, the VP-content, and strategy said, “All OTT platforms right now are burning a lot of cash in terms of both creating content and acquiring subscribers. Across India, there’s only a certain number of paid subscribers that you can bring onto the platform. So, at some point, everybody needs to walk towards profitability. The natural answer here is AVOD, which is where the consumer base is 10x or more than the subscription base that you have,” 

Aha

Aha unveils three options for the consumers by October. One is free content with ads, fold, and premium subscription with HD content. They said India’s AVOD market will increase from $1.1 million in 2021 to $2.4 billion in 2026. 

Aha: Plans for Rural Consumers 

Aha already has a strong presence in Telangana and Madhya Pradesh, now they are trying to expand it all over the country. Recently, Aha’s annual premium subscription cost Rs. 699. You also can get a basic annual package, and the quarterly package cost Rs. 199. 

Aha: Regional Growth

The OTT platform was born just before March 2020, now it has 10 million monthly active users, and the app has been installed by 30 million as that has captured over 2 million paid subscribers each can share passwords with 2-3 people. FIICCI-RY report shares the regional language consumption on the OTT platform to enhance 50% by 2025 from the 30% share held in 2019. FICCI-EY thinks that regional consumption will include Hindi set to settle at 45% of the pie. 

Aha will soon become a super app of sorts that got the regional viewer with gaming on this platform. 

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IND vs ZIM 1st ODI: India won the match by 10 wickets

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IND vs ZIM 1st ODI: India won the match by 10 wickets

India won the 1st ODI against Zimbabwe by 10 wickets while they were chasing 190 runs. Shikhar Dhawan and Shubhman Gill smashed fifties and their contribution to the game helped India with a victory of 10 wickets. This is the first game of the three-match series held at Harare Sports Club.

India vs Zimbabwe: Match Highlights

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Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill’s half-centuries led India to a 10-wicket win. On the other hand, the 70-run stand between Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava helped Zimbabwe near the 200 run-mark. Dhawan and Gill had their 192-run partnership that helped India to achieve the target in just 30.5 overs. Shikhar Dhawan mustered 81 runs from 113 deliveries and Shubman Gill smashed 82 runs in just 72 balls.

Wicketkeeper-batter and skipper Regis Chakabva scored 35 off 51 before getting out by Axar. Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava scored 33 and 34 runs respectively to take their team to a total of above 185.

Deepak Chahar and Axar Patel had their career’s best bowling figures. The former one had a figure of 3/27 while Axar Patel picked all the three wickets at 189 runs, at 40.3 overs. Mohammad Siraj could pick one wicket giving our 36 runs. Prasidh Krishna scalped three wickets too. KL Rahul who had made a comeback from his injury led the team and elected to bowl first. In absence of Rohit Sharma, he did a great job indeed. India is having a gala time at the ODI format since the team won five of the six matches. Chahar also made a comeback after he recovered from a hamstring injury.

This is the 13th victory of the Indian team in ODI and their tenth victory at the venue. Deepak Chahar who gave his career’s best performance after returning to the squad won the player of the Match award.

Read more: Asia Cup: Top 5 highest run scorers in the tournament (in a single edition)

Flipkart Ventures signs up to invest in six early-stage startups through its Leap Ahead Program

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Flipkart Ventures signs up to invest in six early-stage startups through its Leap Ahead Program

·       The six startups will receive an equity investment upto $500k from Flipkart and undergo a 16-week mentorship program

·       To help support the Digital India mission by fostering the startup ecosystem in the country

·       The startups cover areas such as robotics, AI and personalisation, data analytics, supply chain solutions, insuretech, metaverse applications, and more

Bengaluru – August 18, 2022: Flipkart Ventures, the $100M venture fund set up by Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced that it will be investing in six startups as part of its accelerator program – Flipkart Leap Ahead.

The startups were selected after a rigorous selection process that involved multiple rounds of evaluation based on objective criteria, by a board of cross functional leaders at Flipkart and the Flipkart Ventures team. The program aims to provide early-stage startups with mentorship and guidance to grow, scale, and build disruptive innovations that solve for Digital India.

The six startups will receive an equity investment upto $500k from Flipkart and will undergo the well-curated mentorship program delivered through a customized curriculum, which has been designed by Bain & Company. This includes regular mentor connect sessions with experienced Flipkart leaders across various functions including business, product, technology, and finance. At the end of the program, the startups will be able to present their ideas, fine-tuned over the course of the 16-week mentorship training, to potential investors and industry leaders on a Demo Day.

Flipkart Leap Ahead has been conceptualized to support early-stage startups which have the potential to disrupt the digital ecosystem and aid their growth through structured mentorship and funding. The six startups are building capabilities across a wide array of solutions, each catering to a unique problem statement and the present needs of consumers and sellers online. This includes a metaverse with virtual stores, robotic supply chain solutions, AI-powered fashion cataloging, data analytics-powered business optimisation, data-based freight intelligence, and more that can help elevate customer and seller experiences.

The Flipkart Leap Ahead program graduated its first cohort in July 2021 with eight startups that successfully pitched their ideas to investors and raised further funding.

Ravi Iyer, Senior Vice President and Head, Corporate Development, said, “Furthering our commitment to fostering India’s entrepreneur ecosystem, with Flipkart Leap Ahead we want to support startups to scale up their businesses and build relevant solutions to solve complex problems in consumer internet and technology ecosystem. Through this endeavor, we strive to be a catalyst in the growing startup community by continuing to expand our program each year and presenting growth opportunities to emerging entrepreneurs. We are thrilled to invest in and mentor the six selected startups possessing unique ideas, disruptive business models and new innovative technologies.”

The 6 startups are:

1. Dopplr – Metaverse

Dopplr looks to provide immersive virtual stores as a service for brands, aided by Al driven garment display & personalization. Customers can virtually try on apparel on their avatars and also experience social shopping along with their friends.

2. Livwell – Insurtech

LivWell Asia, a blockchain-based Insurtech & health engagement application, provides affordable bite-size Insurance products aimed toward millennials. The insurtech company uses dynamic health data from its application to provide rewards and reduced premiums for Insurance purchases.

3. LogisticsNow (LoRRI) – Logistics Solutions

LogisticsNow’s flagship digital logistics platform (LoRRI) is revolutionizing the B2B transport value chain, powered by a vision to build a National Logistics Grid. LoRRI’s deep data-based freight intelligence and procurement solutions save on costs and time, while enabling sustainability, for shippers and carriers.

4. NeuroPixel.AI – Automated Catalogs

NeuroPixel.AI is a DeepTech startup at the intersection of Fashion E-Commerce and ComptuerVision. They generate lifelike synthetic human models – with the ability to personalize basis Size, Gender and Age, and automate the process of cataloging apparel.

5. Rightbot Technologies – Robotic Fulfillment

Rightbot Technologies is a full stack robotics automation platform catering to online fulfillment. Currently focused on the quick commerce segment, their proprietary technology enables efficient order fulfillment, leading to higher productivity, lower costs and improved employee wellbeing.

6. Sellerapp – Seller Enablement

SellerApp is a seller-centric intelligence platform that empowers sellers to manage, optimize and scale their business. Their key focus is to strengthen the seller ecosystem with actionable data and insights. The company also provides deep analysis into category sizing, new product development and Ad Optimization.

About Flipkart Leap: https://www.flipkartleap.com/

Top 10 oldest active footballers in the world in 2022

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Top 10 oldest active footballers in the world in 2022

Football, as a competitive sport, is not kind to the passage of time. With the average footballer retiring at around 35 years of age, the options after this point become limited for many players. Many become managers or pundits, whilst others quit the sport altogether. However, some players defy the odds and continue to represent their teams well beyond the average career expectancy.

So, here we will take a look at the top 10 oldest active footballers in the world in 2022.

Top 10 oldest active footballers in the world in 2022

1. Joaquín | 41 years

Position: Winger
Country: Spain
Club: Real Betis
League: LaLiga

2. Fábio | 41 years

Position: Goalkeeper
Country: Brazil
Club: Fluminense
League: Série A

3. Rafael Bracali | 41 years

Position: Goalkeeper
Country: Brazil
Club: Boavista
League: Liga Portugal

4. Willy Caballero | 40 years

Position: Goalkeeper
Country: Argentina
Club: Southampton
League: Premier League

5. Diego López | 40 years

Position: Goalkeeper
Country: Spain
Club: Rayo Vallecano
League: LaLiga

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to extend AC Milan contract for one more season
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6. Zlatan Ibrahimović | 40 years

Position: Striker
Country: Sweden
Club: AC Milan
League: Serie A

7. Pepe Reina | 39 years

Position: Goalkeeper
Country: Spain
Club: Villarreal
League: LaLiga

8. Fábio Quagliarella | 39 years

Position: Forward
Country: Italy
Club: Sampdoria
League: Serie A

9. Franck Ribéry | 39 years

Position: Winger
Country: France
Club: Salernitana
League: Serie A

10. Pepe | 39 years

Position: Centre Back
Country: Portugal
Club: Porto
League: Liga Portugal

There is a three-way tie between the oldest active footballers throughout the world’s biggest football leagues. Spanish winger and Betis legend Joaquín, along with Fluminense’s Fábio and Boavista’s Rafael Bracali all share the top spot, at 41 years of age.

The only English Premier League player in the top 10 is Southampton’s Argentine goalkeeper Willy Caballero, at 40 years of age. He shares this spot with footballing legend Zlatan Ibrahimović. The Swedish striker is still at the top of his game and helped lead AC Milan to their 19th Serie A title last season.

Other recognisable names make it onto the top 10, at 39 years of age: players like former Bayern Munich star Franck Ribéry and notoriously hot-headed Portuguese defender Pepe.

Three of the world’s oldest active footballers are Spanish, a nation which was ranked healthiest in the world in 2019. Perhaps it is this that allows their footballers to remain active all the way into their early 40s.

The majority of the oldest active footballers are Goalkeepers. There are many possible reasons for this position’s longevity when compared to outfield players – principally, that goalkeepers are the only players on the pitch who don’t require good pace, something that fades naturally with age.

Interesting trivia

  • Brazil’s Série A is the big football league with the highest number of players over the age of 35 – an impressive 26.
  • Germany’s Bundesliga is the big football league with the lowest number of players over the age of 35 – only 3.

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Samsung: Introduces the 55-inch New Odyssey Ark | 4K gaming monitor with 165 Hz | Costs $2.78 lakhs

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Samsung: Introduces the 55-inch New Odyssey Ark | 4K gaming monitor with 165 Hz | Costs $2.78 lakhs

The newest member of Samsung‘s Odyssey gaming monitor family, the Odyssey Ark G97NB display, was just released. a curved 55″ screen on the Odyssey Ark G97NB, is one of the craziest and strangest gaming monitors on the globe with a panel and a 165Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Odyssey Ark

A circle with a radius of 1 meter (3.3 feet) or 1000R, which is the curvature of the Odyssey Ark G97NB’s 55″ 4K monitor, has a radius of 3.3 feet or 1 meter. It also features a normal 16:9 aspect ratio and a 3,840 X 2,160-pixel resolution.

Samsung: Introduces the 55-inch New Odyssey Ark | 4K gaming monitor with 165 Hz | Costs $2.78 lakhs
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The cockpit mode, in which the entire display is rotated 90 degrees on its axis to form a long and broad vertical display, is the Odyssey Ark G97NB’s most striking feature. Together with the panel’s 14-bit processor, the Odyssey Ark G97NB’s Quantum Mini LEDs enable 1056 local dimming. It also boasts a static contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and 16,384 black levels.

It provides “Quantum HDR 2000,” which corresponds to a peak brightness of roughly 2,000 nits. The display has a matte texture to reduce glare and reflections. The display boasts a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms grey-to-grey response time, and it supports FreeSync Premium Pro. The Neural Quantum Processor Ultra can also convert older games to 4K resolution.

Samsung: Introduces the 55-inch New Odyssey Ark | 4K gaming monitor with 165 Hz | Costs $2.78 lakhs
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The stand that comes with the box can be adjusted for height and tilt and offers three different wall mount options (200×200, 300×300, and 400×400). You can tilt the screen 90 degrees in cockpit mode so that the bottom part is largely vertical and the rest hangs overhead.

The Odyssey Ark contains an integrated audio system with four speakers—one in each corner—and two woofers at the bottom. These speakers have a combined output of 60W and a frequency response as low as 45Hz.

Other Features and Pricing

The Odyssey Ark G97NB is the same size as four 22.5″ monitors, so it may also be utilized in a borderless multi-monitor setup. It does have four HDMI inputs to help with that. If you put it in Cockpit mode, you can also have a vertical stack of three virtual displays each measuring 27″.

You can also change the image size between 55″ and 27″ and the aspect ratio from 16:9 through 21:9 to 32:9. The Ark Dial is solar-powered, just as the remote controls for recent Samsung TVs. The monitor has several helpful gaming features.

Samsung: Introduces the 55-inch New Odyssey Ark | 4K gaming monitor with 165 Hz | Costs $2.78 lakhs
credits – ign.com

The Game Bar makes it simple to check that everything is in order, including whether you’re getting the frame rate you expect, whether HDR and VRR are enabled, and other details. The pre-installed Samsung Gaming Hub will offer recommendations for games from different streaming services including Xbox, GeForce Now, and Stadia.

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TAGG launches ‘TAGGXRohitSharma’ smartwatches – Hitman Edition designed with Rohit Sharma

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TAGG launches ‘TAGGXRohitSharma’ smartwatches – Hitman Edition designed with Rohit Sharma

New Delhi, 18th Aug 2022- TAGG, one of India’s fastest growing lifestyle electronic brands, offering a premium range of audio-wear and smartwatches, has announced their first-ever Hitman Edition smartwatches, made in collaboration with one of cricket’s most successful captains and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma.

TAGG Verve Neo is the first smartwatch in the special edition TAGGXRohitSharma collection. The smartwatch offers features galore as it comes with high-grade sensors to measure your Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen Levels, anytime, anywhere. Built for fitness enthusiasts, the smart wearable comes with an in-built pedometer, helping the wearer get closer to their fitness goals. And of course, it comes with Cricket along with sports modes to ensure the most precise tracking no matter the workout.

TAGG launches ‘TAGGXRohitSharma’ smartwatches – Hitman Edition designed with Rohit Sharma

Talking about the association, Rohit Sharma said, “I am very passionate about watches and cherish my curated collection. As technology has now evolved to make a smartwatch part of one’s daily routine, Team TAGG and I have worked together on the Hitman Edition keeping in mind functionality and design. We all need to more mindful of our health and I hope this watch helps people get fitter and healthier.”

According to Rohit Dhingra, Co-Founder of TAGG, “Working with Rohit as our Brand Ambassador we realized the passion he has, not just for cricket but for inspiring young Indians. That is where the idea for this collaboration took birth and we’re extremely proud to be the first brand to present the collection. The Hitman Edition smartwatches are for the ones who dare to dream, the ones who believe in persevering, both young and mature alike.”

“The ones who know that no matter the circumstances, no matter the odds, if you can imagine it, it can become a reality. Every fan who loves calls Rohit ‘Hitman’ sees and understands what Rohit stands for, hard work and dedication and a true sportsman spirit. These special edition smartwatches have been designed keeping that very spirit in mind.”

The smartwatch comes with IP68 dust, sweat, and splash resistance rating, making it one of India’s highest water resistance rated smartwatches. The smartwatch is suitable for both Android and IOS users and you can get additional functionality and features with the TAGG Neo App.

Available in two colour options (Blue and Black) to choose from, the Hitman Edition smartwatches are not only a great health and fitness companion, but they are also the ultimate style statement. Other features include notification alerts, sleep monitoring, female health tracking, and more all curated in a sleek design. The smartwatch also offers upto 10 days of battery life on a single charge. The watch is available on Amazon at Rs. 2,199.

Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wbWMiI

Read: Best deals on newly launched Smartwatches on Amazon

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