THE CONCEPT OF DATA-DRIVEN JOURNALISM IN FOOTBALL: A CASE STUDY OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT

Abstract

The rapid development of information and communication technologies has led to significant changes in the media field, as in every other area, and has brought about new opportunities. Traditional media forms - radio, television, and print journalism - have entered a new qualitative stage, while media specific to the virtual environment has also emerged. Visualization, considered as a
component of Data-Driven Journalism, stands out as the most crucial point. In other words, the researcher must visualize the result obtained from the data being analyzed in an understandable way so that everyone can comprehend it easily. In this article, the data of clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League, considered the most prestigious club tournament in the European continent according to Kaggle, has been analyzed (from the 2011-12 season to the group stage of the 2021-22 season). The infographics produced with the obtained results have been prepared in a comprehensible manner for everyone. In the 21st century, articles written using data published by various platforms, both paid and free, help fill gaps in the literature and inform those interested in Data Driven Journalism in a short period.