The Football to Football Translator Decodes World Cup Football Talk
Laura McQuarrie — June 11, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: footballtofootballtranslator & adverblog
There's a lot of excitement building for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup, but you'll be totally left out of the loop if you don't understand football talk. All of the confusing sports jargon can leave non-sports fanatics feeling out of it, but this doesn't have to be—with The Football to Football Translator, you'll be able to scream and shout at those outrageous calls with the best of them.
The translator is an extension for Google Chrome was created by Ben Smith, Stephen Dalton and Harold Jones, three creatives living in the US who wanted to help make news from the games more understandable for their friends by relating the sport to American football.
The translator is quick to describe that "football" is what Westerners know as "soccer" and basically describes the World Cup as "the Super Bowl of Soccer."
The translator is an extension for Google Chrome was created by Ben Smith, Stephen Dalton and Harold Jones, three creatives living in the US who wanted to help make news from the games more understandable for their friends by relating the sport to American football.
The translator is quick to describe that "football" is what Westerners know as "soccer" and basically describes the World Cup as "the Super Bowl of Soccer."
Trend Themes
1. Translation Technology for Sports - Developing more advanced translation tools specifically tailored for sports lingo can help bridge language barriers in global sports events.
2. Adapting Sports Terminology - Creating tools that adapt sports terminology from one culture to another can facilitate better understanding and engagement with international sporting events.
3. Cultural Exchange in Sports - Promoting cultural exchange through sports translation can lead to greater global connectivity and appreciation for different sporting traditions.
Industry Implications
1. Language Translation Services - The growing demand for specialized translation services in the sports industry presents an opportunity for language service providers to offer tailored solutions.
2. Sports Technology - Integrating real-time translation capabilities in sports apps and platforms can enhance the fan experience and connect sports enthusiasts worldwide.
3. Sports Media and Broadcasting - Sports broadcasters and media outlets can leverage sports translation technology to reach wider global audiences and enhance their coverage of international sporting events.
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