Sao Paulo, June 2, 2026 (AFP) - AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar

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Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial intelligence helped him secure a spot in the youth ranks of an Italian club. Tech companies promising to "democratize" football are launching apps that allow young players to upload videos recorded on their phone of them showcasing their ball skills. AI is then used to analyze and score their performance, which is sent to scouts and......

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