Dive into the world of live football with the Scoring Returns Bot — a dynamic Discord bot designed to keep you in the loop with real-time updates, statistics, and event tracking, mirroring the functionality of popular sports platforms like FlashScore and LiveScore. Developed by @bernKing20, this powerful tool is completely open-source and user-friendly.

Overview

The Scoring Returns Bot offers an impressive array of features for football enthusiasts. With its comprehensive real-time match tracking, you’ll receive instant notifications and updates on key events, making it a must-have for any football fan.

Key Features

• Live Match Tracking: Follow games in real-time with instantaneous updates, akin to FotMob or LiveScore.
• Instant Event Notifications: Receive alerts for crucial events including:
  • Goals
  • VAR decisions
  • Card warnings (Red/Yellow)
  • Essential match events (kickoff, half-time, full-time, extra time)
• Detailed Match Statistics: Access in-depth statistics such as:
  • Possession percentages
  • Shots (both on and off target)
  • Corner kicks
  • Fouls and offsides
  • And many more match metrics!
• Team Schedules: Stay updated with your team's upcoming matches.
• Multiple Match Following: Track several games concurrently.
• Fully Customizable: Tailor the appearance and functionality to your liking.

Available Commands

• /follow: Follow a live match with minute-by-minute updates, including:
  • Time elapsed
  • Current game status
  • Goals & halftime standings
  • Statistics on corner kicks, shots, and possession
  • Live alerts for goals, VAR decisions, and card warnings
• /next_game: Get the next scheduled match for a team, complete with date and time.
• /current_games: View currently followed matches and see remaining slots available.
• /ping: Check the bot's online status.

Easy Setup Options

For users ranging from novice to expert, we provide both command-line setup and a user-friendly GUI setup:

1. For command-line aficionados, clone the repository and install dependencies.
2. Alternatively, download the executable version for a seamless setup experience, allowing for configuration through a straightforward interface.

Accessing the Executable Version

For those who prefer not to delve into technical setups, download the executable version from the Releases page. This version allows full configuration through a GUI and includes comprehensive tutorials on usage available here.

Learn More

For a comprehensive breakdown of the project, check out the full write-up on my blog here.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to API-Football for the live football data and Pycord for the Discord API capabilities.

If you have any questions or need support, feel free to reach out via Twitter or email bernardoalmeida2004@gmail.com. Join the football excitement and never miss a moment with the Scoring Returns Bot!