"The Future of Football:" HTC introduce possible technological innovations expected by 2060

A presentation on possible football related technological innovations expected by 2060 that will improve fan experience and on the field play was released by HTC (a Taiwanese manufacturer specialising in smartphones and digital tablets), entitled "The Future of Football," in partnership with Futurizon, on 10/03/2014.

"Technology has always been used to improve the quality of the play and increase the excitement of the crowd in the stadium and even outside. In the coming years, we will very quickly create a game experience that will aggregate a lot of information, in the stands or at home. The spectator experience will be much richer with an incredible level of sensory realism," said Dr. Ian Pearson, the "futurologist" who conducted the study.

HTC has been the official telephone, mobile and tablet sponsor of the Champions League and Europa League since 05/12/2012. The three-year contract will expire at the end of the 2014-15 season.

Changes in the fan experience:

• Within five years, mobile applications will allow direct contact with the players. Match statistics and social networks…