DFL Innovation Newsletter #7/2021‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Hello Reader,
Through our partnership with Sorare, Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 make another step into the fascinating new world of NFTs! Furthermore, learn how our Commentary Live System works and how AI and data-driven story finding now support live commentators during football matches. In another exciting development, DFL has launched a new app called Bundesliga Next which primarily caters to Generation Z and Alpha fans. Enjoy reading!

Andreas Heyden
Executive Vice President Digital Innovations DFL Group
Innovative digital cooperation with Sorare
Bundesliga enters “Non-fungible Tokens” (NFT) growth market

DFL has entered into a cooperation agreement with the digital services provider Sorare. Effective immediately, the popular fantasy football platform is an official partner of Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 up until the 2022/23 season and possibly beyond.
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Data Story Finder
AI enhances background information for the commentary

Data driven storytelling is the latest add-on to the Commentary Live System which supplies commentators with specific, relevant information in real time depending on the activities on the pitch, powered by Artificial Intelligence.
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The Bundesliga NEXT app
A digital service designed specifically for younger fans

Designed for children and young fans 10 years and older, DFL’s Bundesliga NEXT is a free app which mainly delivers video content from Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 matches, with a strong emphasis on privacy protection.
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DFL and AWS expand their Bundesliga Match Facts
With “Shot Efficiency” and “Passing Profile” added, the service now provides eight stats to help viewers better understand the action on the pitch.
 
bevestor Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) celebrates 10th anniversary
The competition now enters its tenth season. The VBL Open is open to the general public, whereas the VBL Club Championship is again a competition between 26 participating clubs.
 
 
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Football Business Awards 2021 - DFL wins the Innovation Award
DFL and its partner Vodafone have received an international award for their pioneering work in taking 5G technology to football stadiums.
 
New website for SportsInnovation
The SportsInnovation website has been updated to reflect current trends in terms of content and design. The trade fair takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany in May 2022.
 
 
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