World Cup fans can cheer with TCS football app

World Cup fans can cheer with TCS football app

To help soccer fans follow the online conversation during the tournament, Tata Consultancy Services has launched a new application, TCS SocialSoccer, to give football fans a social experience through their smartphones or tablets.

TCS SocialSoccer allows football fans to track the mood and thoughts of fellow fans from around the world about teams, players and key events, aggregated in real-time.

Using sophisticated algorithms, TCS SocialSoccer aggregates real-time analysis of all matches from based on Twitter data, tracking sentiment and key talking points from pundits, footballers and fans from across the globe. It allows users to follow all games and monitor the performance of their team and favourite players. The app enables fans to interact with other supporters, identify the biggest talking points from specific matches and monitor sentiment around their favourite teams or players.

Key features of the app include:

Pre- and post-match analysis of all games during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Real-time analytics of Twitter buzz and trends during matches
The ability to follow your favourite teams and get up-to-date stats on the app’s home screen
Location-based sentiment analysis – find out which geographies teams & players are getting their support from
Compare online conversations around every team and player
Schedules, scores and key moments of every game