INJECT Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026)

Symbolic Validation in Digital Football Transfer Communication on X: A Semantic Network Analysis of “Here We Go!”

Ardhi Fuady (Universitas Brawijaya)
Reza Safitri (Universitas Brawijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the semantic structure of the phrase “Here We Go!” in football transfer communication on X using Semantic Network Analysis. Grounded in Communication Network Theory, the study explores how semantic relationships contribute to the construction of collective meaning and information credibility. Data were collected from 1,632 posts during the 2025 European summer transfer window and analyzed using NodeXL. The analysis included network metrics, degree centrality, word-pair analysis, and Clauset–Newman–Moore clustering. The findings indicate that the semantic network is dominated by concepts related to transfer confirmation, particularly deal, agreed, authorization, and sealed. Five thematic clusters were identified, representing transfer confirmation, contractual information, media dissemination, tactical aspects, and the core phrase itself. The results suggest that “Here We Go!” functions as a mechanism of symbolic validation through which audiences collectively recognize the credibility of football transfer information.

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inject

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Religion Computer Science & IT Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Focus and Scope INJECT journal focuses on the discussion of interdisciplinary communication, social-religious research that includes culture, Media Communication using quantitative or qualitative research methods. This journal is a media to accommodate the result of field research of students, ...