Event data can be considered as a back up of the entire game, it records every move on the pitch during the match. It includes the positions of each player and data pertaining to every action during the match which include pass, shot, interception, blocks etc.
There are a few agencies that provide football event data. However, most of these services are provided at a handsome fee. Lucky for us, StatsBomb provides event data for many matches for free for the sports analytics community.

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