NFL games all over the world? American football going global?
Roger Goodell y croit. Present in Las Vegas for Super Bowl promotional conference this Tuesdaythe boss of the NFL affirmed his confidence in the development of American football on a global scale.
“We’re very excited about that,” Goodell said of the opportunity to explore new countries. “I don’t think we’re going to increase the number of franchises, but rather increase the opportunities for people to enjoy the game.”
Goodell has a point to make. The NFL fills stadiums several times a year in London. In Germany, Munich once last year and Frankfurt twice in 2023 were a hit.
“I am convinced that this game will become a global sport. We could have sold 4.5 million tickets for our two matches in Germany. They were sold out within minutes. And it’s the same in the UK. I think you’re going to see a very global NFL. Not necessarily with franchises, but maybe current teams that play all over the world. And I see that happening in the next 5 to 10 years. »
Spain, Brazil… and the world!
If Roger Goodell has not made anything official, the arrival of a match in Spain and Brazil in 2024 seems to be nothing more than a formality. NFL.com, the league’s official website, specifies that an announcement is expected within a month or two.
Afterwards ? France was mentioned by a league official in November 2022.
With Pierre Trochet, a Frenchman, at the head of the international federation of American Football, France seems to have a little extra advantage. Hope seems, in any case, more possible than ever.
The NFL’s internationalization strategy will also include the 2028 Olympic Games, which will host a flag football competition. The league views this initiative very favorably, and NFL stars would be ready to participate.
2023-12-06 15:50:36
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