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Oi fancy a bidda footy innit bruv?
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American football is gaining popularity in Europe and South America at a pretty healthy clip. Enough so that the NFL is now sending teams to play games in those places. They are even starting to consider expanding a couple of teams to Europe in the future. And there are more and more international players starting to get a foothold in the NFL as players.
You might have won a battle, but you could lose still lose the war........
Sure thing, buddy.
So, what did I say that factually wrong?
Lol at American football. What a joke. America just trying to be the center of attention everywhere, pushing their shitty head concussions on people they don't even want in their country. As an "American", America sucks big donkey dick. So does American footy ball
Ahhh, enjoy your superiority!
They've been at that since the 90's and its never taken off. Why bother when we have Rugby?
The numbers say otherwise. If it didn't, they wouldn't bother.
What numbers?
The numbers of people who stay up until stupid hours of the night to watch games. And the number of tickets sold to people filling stadiums to capacity when the NFL to others countries. The NFL sent 6 teams to play last year. A game in Ireland, England, and Germany. Plus 2 teams Mexico and Brazil each. And each game was sold out and filled stadiums.
Just like soccer is becoming a much bigger thing in the US, American football IS growing in the rest of the world. And there are some fledgling rugby amateur leagues popping up too. But we still don't play cricket though. Baseball is better. Though I can't prove it
Again, what numbers? That's all just your opinion.
Here, let me google that for you
The NFL make around $55 million dollars per international game. These are billionaire owners that don't do things for free, let alone a loss. That ain't no "opinion".
Look, its you that insisted there was numbers. Why the fuck would I waste my time attempting to proving your point for you?
Okay, I thought we were talking bums on seats/eyeballs on screens. Not that I dont think revenue is a good metric, but if you compared that to the revenue of local football clubs you'd see how insignificant $55 mil is.
Lol. The AI bubble says otherwise.
Yes, it is. You're looking at the success of a couple of games over here while completely ignoring the local sports landscape. In the UK alone football (soccer), rugby and cricket dominate. Over in Ireland its a different landscape. If you think american football stands a chance or is even comparable you are very wrong.
Furthermore, culturally, anything seen to be or branded as 'American' is a hard sell right now.
Nothing
I'd fully respect the NFL if they started calling it "handegg" instead of football.
jk, I'd still not respect them, but they should totally do it.
There is a lot of interest among Europeans to watch American football, but there isn't really anyone playing it here. I think it's because American football has more complicated rules than rugby 😂
There have been a few European players in the NFL. The team I follow, the Minnesota Vikings, have had a number of international players at least tryout for the team. We've had a German wide receiver on the roster for 2 years, a player from Africa, (I can't remember the country right now), and a couple Aussie and New Zealand kickers. In fact, we will have a punter from Australia this year trying to make the team. And there have been a few Polynesians in the NFL over the years also.
So, American football does have enough worldwide players to draw at least few players. Though almost all attend collage in the US to gain better skills and attention. I wonder if the reason more Europeans don't gain much attention from the NFL is because you generally aren't big enough, (don't feel bad 90% of the world isn't). There is almost a genetic lottery you need to win at birth to even have a start at being good enough.
Aww..feeling insecure that not enough people are playing American football. As if Europeans aren't big enough to even play rugby. Wait until you play against the bigger Eastern Europeans.
Feeling small? Trying to compensate?
You are the one trying to shove American football to everyone despite everyone not being interested 🤣