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NFL eyes Asia as next destination and Goodell says 'no doubt' on Dublin return
- On Sunday at Croke Park in Ireland, the NFL held its inaugural regular-season game featuring the Minnesota Vikings facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- This game is part of an agreement to test international expansion, with Roger Goodell expressing optimism it will not be a one-time event.
- Goodell said teams enthusiastically support global growth and aims for 16 international games annually, with Australia hosting in 2026 and Asia as the next target.
- Goodell expressed that after establishing a presence in Australia, the league aims to expand its international reach by entering the Asian market, emphasizing their commitment to becoming a truly global sport.
- The success of international games suggests the NFL will continue expanding globally, with Saudi Arabia hosting a flag football tournament featuring Tom Brady next year.
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Antonio VelázquezThe NFL's ambition to expand its markets now makes them look to Asia and to throw the idea that in the near future there will be at least 16 regular season games outside the borders of the United States. From Dublin, where Sunday the league will have the match between Steelers and Vikings on the legendary lawn of Croke Park, Commissioner Roger Goodell explained that they will seek to expand their schedule of matches outside the …
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The NFL wants to expand its international gaming calendar to Asia, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday during an event in Dublin, but without specifying any country.
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