Energy production and consumption are at the core of technological development, economic growth, and, in general, human well-being. Already from the very beginning of our civilisation, when early humans figured out how to control fire, allowing them to better resist cold temperatures or to cook their food, energy has been central to our development. The Industrial Revolution, healthcare advancements, food production and storage, transport systems, etc. would never have been possible without increasing production and consumption of energy.

Introduction

The beautiful game, the most popular sport in the world. Football. Drama, joy, tension, passion, unpredictability... A roller coaster of emotions played out over 90 minutes (or 120!), for 9 months a year, shaping the fate of each club in every league / cup competition across the globe.

Will my club win the league? Qualify for a European competition? Avoid relegation? Or is it finally the year we go up? Many questions, no certain answers. Unpredictability... but is there a way to get a hint of what's to come, to predict the future?