Tag: soccer
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New Topps Bundesliga NFT Trading Cards Powered By Ava Labs At ToppsNFTs.com
NFTs are flooding the sport markets and Topps together with Avalanche (AVAX) have their digital thump on this riveting marketplace beginning with an exclusive, August 10, 2021, drop of the yet-to-be-released, Bundesliga 2020-2021 Season Celebration NFT Collection. Ava Labs blockchain technology offers crypto-caliber security and assurance of copyright protection for curious buyers, available this Tuesday…
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Should the Human Element Be Removed from VAR?
When Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was introduced to the English Premier League and other European soccer leagues, few could have predicted how controversial it would become. It was meant to spell the end of contentious decisions, but if anything, it has exacerbated the situation and dulled the match-going experience. The Sports Techie community blog…
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Importance Of Choosing The Right Gears To Give The Best Game Performance
Wearing the right clothes and gears in football is more than just showing how cool you look in your game outfit. It’s also about walking with your head high into the field, prepared and well-protected for the “battle” ahead. While it’s easy to choose gears based on how they look, it’s also important to know…
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For Soccer Ventures Acquiring FootyCon, The Association and Kicks To The Pitch Accelerates US Football
For Soccer Ventures is out to accelerate American football through the acquisition of FootyCon, The Association and Kicks To The Pitch, helping to make the vision investor Richie Graham has closer to reality. This investment firm in Philadelphia is geared towards philanthropy in the sport using long-term goals and a pledge of $50 million to…
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Super Soccer Stars Curriculum Delivered By Famer Personalized Coaching Platform
Super Soccer Stars (SSS), the leading premier youth soccer club in New York partnered with Famer and their online personal coaching platform for a coach, athlete and parent to engage through a personalized coaching experience. Famer will connect Super Soccer Stars football players to coaches and instructors via a smart video app for training programs,…
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VICI Sports Startup Uses IoT and AI To Deliver PSG SuperFan and Brand Ambassadors Activations
VICI Sports partnered with Paris Saint-Germain and other top European football clubs to activate superfans via their globally connected TV network and personalized SportsCenter complete with IoT and AI components. The Boston based startup is led by Adam Jones, co-founder and CEO, who chatted with THE Sports Techie community blog about business development, their technologies,…
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DONGTU Gif Platform in China Partners with NHL and Paris Saint-Germain Football Club
The NHL and Paris Saint-Germain Football Club partnered with DONGTU in China to deliver GIF’s behind the Chinese firewall and reach their massive sports and Internet friendly fan base. What is a GIF? Think of it as an animated image that is shared on social media channels as messages and comments for communication purposes. Dongtu…
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FIFA Women’s World Cup VAR Room Media Briefing Review
The FIFA TV media briefing today regarding refereeing and VAR was enlightening both as a fan of football and a sports tech expert. I especially enjoyed listening to Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of FIFA’s referee committee, he hails from Italy and speaks English with a very strong Italian accent. He was joined by Head of FIFA Referring…