Atletico Madrid assistant connecting fans across the globe

Atletico Madrid have provided a great source for fan interaction with the use of a WhatsApp assistant that enables fans to get closer to the Spanish top-flight football club.

Fans of the La Liga side can connect via WhatsApp which has an assistant ready to communicate key information.

No matter where you are in the world, using WhatsApp is a powerful resource for direct information that helps you get closer to Atletico Madrid and gain some help along the way.

Areas that the assistant can cover are the major inner workings of the club, including tickets, membership, merchandise and an overall more immersive experience with players and coaching staff.

For example, when you first connect with the WhatsApp assistant, you will get a special welcome video message from Atletico’s Portuguese star Joao Felix.

There are three different ways to activate the Whatsapp assistant, which will work once the person first starts a conversation.

You can add the number 0023 690372769 to your contact list and sending a message to that number.

You can also scan a QR code found on the club’s official website, as well as using a WhatsApp assistant button. Everything you need to know can be found on the club’s website link down below.

Part of the digital development team at Atletico Madrid, Alejandro Ugarrio spoke about the need for increased fan support.

“We are increasingly a global club and, therefore, we have to offer global solutions to our fans worldwide,” he said.

“We realised that it was necessary to be able to respond to fans who are in other time zones and who use different languages.

“WhatsApp was the best fit for our needs, given the global reach it has.”

Atletico Madrid have committed to utilising WhatsApp are an innovative and powerful tool that already has more than 1.5 billion people around the world using the app.

For more information about connecting with the WhatsApp assistant, you can find it here: https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/noticias/atletico-de-madrid-provides-an-innovative-whatsapp-assistant-to-the-fans

Key concerns for FIFPRO’s Player Workload Monitoring report

FIFPRO has recently released their annual Player Performance and Recovery report for 2024, this report is developed by FIFPRO IQ in conjunction with Football Benchmark, a leading data and analysis group on football business.

The report explains in detail the problems facing professional footballers by leaders within the industry and the players themselves. This report not only factors in the physical impact of the sport but also the psychological impact.

FIFPRO’s Player Workload Monitoring tool (PWM) the primary system behind this report monitors 1500 players spread across 100 leagues and 150 nationalities.

They have pointed out the obvious lack of appreciation by tournament organisers for the physical and mental well-being of football players and an evident lack of organised calendar planning.

Acting FIFPRO General Secretary Stephane Burchkalter stressed the importance of this report via press release:

“We release these reports for a good reason. Because, today, we face one of the most serious and urgent problems in our sport. A problem that results from the abuse of governance and a failure of the duty of care. The holistic workload that confronts our players is unprecedented. It has produced a physical and mental fatigue that is now dangerous.”

With increased match loads, travel loads and shortening of preparation the risks have never been higher with 54% of PMW players experiencing excessive or high-demand workloads.

88% of players’ time is recorded to be spent in the workplace environment and 17% in national team environments.

The world-renowned Uruguayan coach Marco Bielsa stated via press release:

“To ignore the consequences of the number of games and amount of travelling will end in injuries for any player.”

This report identifies that some players have seen their free time fall to nearly 12% of the calendar year, which adds up to less than a single day off per week. This fails to comply with international Occupational Safety and Health standards.

There have been calls for a guaranteed rest period which 72% of players and 78% of coaches support.

As the demand for games grows and the push for more revenue skyrockets, the players see their health and voices continue to deteriorate.

This report and FIFAPRO highlight the firm action that needs to happen to protect the stars of the sport.

For more information about the report, read more here.

WSC Sports: AI-driven sports marketing tool

WSC Sports is an AI-powered content product that creates more personalised content, formats, and viewing channels for sports leagues, broadcasters, clubs and organisations.

Recently, WSC Sports has pledged to revolutionise the creation of sports content to speed up the production of traditional highlight reels.

The goal for any clients dealing with WSC, and there are over 450 sporting organisations from all over the globe, is to help rightsholders create more dynamic and fan-focused content while enabling them to better monetise their rights.

As outlined on the main website, there are five key pieces to the WSC Sports puzzle that make it such a successful and effective product, and these include:

AI-Based Content Analysis

AI-driven algorithms are revolutionising the analysis, indexing, and rating of sports events across a wide range of disciplines.

These context-aware systems are designed to capture pivotal moments both on and off the field, providing deeper insights into the game.

By enriching live broadcasts, archived footage, press conferences, and media libraries with detailed metadata, organizations can ensure that content is optimized for immediate retrieval and usage.

Automated Content Creation

The demand for diverse viewing experiences has led to the need for automated content generation.

AI solutions are capable of producing relevant and engaging content tailored to a variety of formats, from live and on-demand streams to Connected TV (CTV) and vertical formats optimized for mobile applications.

Content Studio

The evolution of sports content creation is being accelerated by AI-powered editing tools specifically designed for the industry.

These solutions offer users advanced creative control, enabling faster and more efficient production workflows while maintaining high-quality output.

AI-Powered Asset Management

Content management systems enhanced by AI are enabling seamless organisation, discovery, and distribution of assets.

These systems not only optimise workflow processes but also help organisations make better use of their entire content libraries, unlocking new possibilities for repurposing indexed assets into innovative formats.

Driving Fan Engagement

Proprietary AI solutions are playing a pivotal role in enhancing fan engagement.

By delivering personalised, immersive content experiences tailored to individual preferences, sporting leagues and clubs can connect with their audiences across a wide range of platforms and viewing formats, ensuring a more dynamic and interactive experience.

LALIGA in particular have focused entirely on capturing the younger audience through platforms like Instagram and TikTok, utilising algorithm-based content to reach more people and appear more relatable to that target audience.

How it can be introduced in Australian football

There can be no arguments about the A-Leagues lack of creativity and the same could be said for posts regarding the Socceroos.

The power of social and digital media in the eye of the average, young consumer is vital as seen by the Matildas team who are just as popular for their random off-field antics as they are for their 4th placed WC finish.

A digital media overhaul in Australia is clearly on the radar, first attempted by KEEPUP which in Jose Mourinho’s words; most would prefer not to speak about.

WSC Sports already works with Cricket Australia on producing entertaining content and football is this country’s sleeping giant.

There is a lot of potential in this AI-generated product which can start targeting younger audiences and producing media content the sport has not seen locally especially if it wishes to grow to enormous heights.

Conclusion

WSC Sports have become increasingly prominent in the football industry, taking over the digital media strategies of many top leagues including La Liga, NWSL, Bundesliga and the Serie A.

On top of that, they have partnered recently with smaller leagues and clubs with clubs like BSC Young Boys and the Czech First division who will become a part of a 450-strong client roster who employ WSC Sports’ award-winning AI-powered technology.

The company’s biggest clients include NBA, YouTube TV and ESPN with the mega success clearly indicating the future lies within AI-powered digital marketing and content creation.

To find out more about WSC Sports click here.

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