Its the Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England - where does AI fit into this

 Come on England, Let's Bring it Home


So what has AI to do with football?


Well for starters it has been predicting matches

ai predicts football shows a summary of this for the final.

Basically, the prediction is a Spain win just, but apparently it has not got a good track record which can give us all hope.


I decided to  ask Gemini


AI played a role in Euro 2024 in a couple of interesting ways:

  • Enhanced VAR (Video Assistant Referee): The Video Assistant Referee system, used to review close calls during matches, got an upgrade for Euro 2024. AI-powered technology was implemented in the connected ball, called the ‘FUSSBALLLIEBE’ by Adidas. This ball transmitted data to match officials in real time, giving them more information for faster and hopefully more accurate decisions. [AI in Euro 2024]
  • AI Predictions: Tech companies and media outlets jumped on the AI bandwagon to generate predictions for the Euro 2024 matches. These predictions use machine learning and complex algorithms to analyze past data and player performance to forecast potential outcomes. [AI Predictions Euro 2024]
As you can see it also works with VAR

Now what i think, or suspect, is that AI ought to be able to give some insight into team selection and tactics.

over to Gemini to see if I am right

AI is making its way into team tactics, but it's not quite there yet for controlling entire teams in real-time. Here's a breakdown of how it's currently being used:

Analyzing and Suggesting Tactics:

  • TacticAI (DeepMind): This AI system is a great example. It helps coaches by analyzing past plays (like corner kicks) and suggesting adjustments to existing tactics. This allows coaches to test different formations and strategies virtually before implementing them on the field. [TacticAI]
  • Data Analytics: AI can analyze vast amounts of player and team data, helping coaches identify patterns, weaknesses in opponents, and strengths in their own team. This can inform strategic decisions and player deployment.

Limitations:

  • Real-time decision making: AI isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle the dynamic, unpredictable nature of live games. It can't account for sudden changes in momentum, individual player brilliance, or unexpected injuries.
  • Adaptability: Tactics need to adapt throughout the game based on the flow of play. AI is improving its ability to adapt, but human coaches still have the upper hand in making these adjustments on the fly.

The Future:

While AI won't be replacing coaches anytime soon, it's becoming a valuable tool in their arsenal. As AI gets stronger and can handle more complex situations, it may one day play a larger role in real-time tactics during games.


I think that the match watching systems will eventually give live recommendations. One thing I worked on a project for was using bluetooth to look at object locations. This wasn't quite the project I had designed, but COVID hit and it seemed appropriate to look at social distancing. There are many systems already there that monitor players. For the bright programmers and coders, i would imagine that you could have systems that were integrated in kits, balls  as well as cameras. The question is how it would really work, as you would have basically a stalemate or it would be no help as it would lift both teams by the same amount.


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