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Today, however, the fan community has shifted online, fundamentally changing the way fans interact with each other, clubs, and their idols. The growing demand for online sports content offers opportunities for many online platforms to share their offerings and tailor them to fan communities through data-driven analysis.
Such services illustrate how fan experiences are changing dramatically and how fans engage with sports and the surrounding culture. The more fans identify with the club, the more willing they are to buy merchandise, subscribe to memberships, or engage with digital content.
Fans Gaining Power With digitalization, the influence of fans is growing, which is shaping club culture. According to Global Data, a vibrant fan base on social media leads to increased sports marketing opportunities, fan engagement, and thus higher financial revenues.
