Assessing the Impact of Internet of Everything Technologies in Football

Abstract

Internet of Things has been one of the hottest technology concepts of recent years. It started with the wearable devices and any digital device connected online, and evolved to a web connected network linking everything from devices, sensors, machines, people, processes, companies, and so on, creating the Internet of Everything concept. There are many application areas, but one stands out due to its popularization and importance to industry, Sports, and specifically Football. Football has been reinventing itself with the implementation of technology, recreating the formula used in the United States Major Sports, where technology helps to enhance the spectacle experience, expand game analysis by coaches, players, and media, provide live refereeing and improve health recoveries and detection of injuries. This research is a state-of-situation regarding technology in football, recognizing the presently used technologies and what could be implemented, and ultimately measuring the impact of these devices in Football.