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Dynamic Programming Algorithms for Computing Optimal Knockout Tournaments

Amelia Bădică,
Costin Bădică,
Ion Buligiu,
Liviu Ion Ciora and
Doina Logofătu

Mathematics2021, 9(19), 2480;https://doi.org/10.3390/math9192480

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4 October 2021

We study competitions structured as hierarchically shaped single-elimination tournaments. We define optimal tournaments by maximizing attractiveness such that the topmost players will have the chance to meet in higher stages of the tournament. We pro...

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Gender Inequality in European Football: Evidence from Competitive Balance and Competitive Intensity in the UEFA Men’s and Women’s Champions League

Aurélien François,
Nicolas Scelles and
Maurizio Valenti

Economies2022, 10(12), 315;https://doi.org/10.3390/economies10120315

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11 December 2022

Competitiveness of sporting contests is key to attract fan interest. However, limited research compared levels of competitiveness in men’s and women’s sports. This study focuses on the evolution of intra-match competitive balance (IMCB) and competiti...

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Effects of Age and Playing Tactics on the Individual Tactical Behavior in U10 and U12 Elite Spanish Soccer Players

Joaquín González-Rodenas,
Gonzalo Pedrera,
Víctor Dorado,
Rodrigo Aranda-Malavés,
Andrés Tudela-Desantes and
Pedro De Matías-Cid

Sports2022, 10(11), 185;https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10110185

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21 November 2022

The aim of this paper was to explore the effects of age and playing tactics on the individual tactical behavior and performance in young soccer players. A total of 1247 individual possessions during 16 knockout matches from LaLiga Promises U12 tourna...

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