The “tremendous” level of support for American football among Mexicans means that the National Football League (NFL) will be back before long, says its commissioner.
Roger Goodell acknowledged yesterday during a press conference in preparation for the Super Bowl that fan support is strong in Mexico. “We had a great experience with a regular-season game there . . . it was our first time and it was a tremendous success,” he said in reference to the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals game in México City in 2005.
The event drew 103,467 paid fans to the Estadio Azteca, setting a league attendance record. It was the first time an NFL regular-season game was played outside the United States.
“We want to return to Mexico,” said Goodell. “We want to play more games there.”
He explained it comes to down to the availability of a stadium and the ability to maintain standards at levels expected by the league. “When we do it, we expect to do it well.”
Three games on foreign soil are currently planned for this year, all in London, England.
Source: Notimex (sp)
Roger Goodell acknowledged yesterday during a press conference in preparation for the Super Bowl that fan support is strong in Mexico. “We had a great experience with a regular-season game there . . . it was our first time and it was a tremendous success,” he said in reference to the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals game in México City in 2005.
The event drew 103,467 paid fans to the Estadio Azteca, setting a league attendance record. It was the first time an NFL regular-season game was played outside the United States.
But that was the last visit by the league, in spite of the fact that the largest number of NFL fans outside the U.S. are in Mexico.
He explained it comes to down to the availability of a stadium and the ability to maintain standards at levels expected by the league. “When we do it, we expect to do it well.”
Three games on foreign soil are currently planned for this year, all in London, England.
Source: Notimex (sp)
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