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Football and Var With this abundance of information
on the internet, coaches can
formulate training programs not
only relevant to the team or
player(s), but also the modern
game. Today, it is possible to
Our everyday lives “view” how well a player has done
have transformed by the during a training session or in an
introduction of technology to actual game. In certain instances,
almost everything we do. the data collected is used during
Digitalization has transformed the coach/player discussions to
sport of football (soccer) over the improve performances. Coaches
last twenty years. In the realms of would take this data to discuss any
football, one could say this change areas a player could improve
began with such things as; the his/her game. Additionally, players’
increasing accessibility to watch data produced during live games
football matches on television can help managers in their making
screens, the various methods by of on the spot tactical decisions.
which supporters purchased
Digitalized statistics comprised of
tickets, and recently, the ability for
shots taken, passes, and
team managers/coaches to review
interceptions completed, gives the
their players’ performances.
manager a more in-depth analysis
