SoccerRAG: Multimodal Soccer Information Retrieval via Natural Queries

TL;DR

SoccerRAG is a novel multimodal information retrieval system that uses Retrieval Augmented Generation and Large Language Models to enable natural language queries over soccer datasets, improving accuracy and user engagement.

Contribution

The paper introduces SoccerRAG, a new framework combining RAG and LLMs for multimodal soccer data retrieval using natural language queries, with automatic data validation capabilities.

Findings

Outperforms traditional retrieval systems in accuracy

Enhances user engagement with complex queries

Supports dynamic querying and data validation

Abstract

The rapid evolution of digital sports media necessitates sophisticated information retrieval systems that can efficiently parse extensive multimodal datasets. This paper introduces SoccerRAG, an innovative framework designed to harness the power of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract soccer-related information through natural language queries. By leveraging a multimodal dataset, SoccerRAG supports dynamic querying and automatic data validation, enhancing user interaction and accessibility to sports archives. Our evaluations indicate that SoccerRAG effectively handles complex queries, offering significant improvements over traditional retrieval systems in terms of accuracy and user engagement. The results underscore the potential of using RAG and LLMs in sports analytics, paving the way for future advancements in the accessibility and real-time processing of sports data.