NFL goes International

National Football League goes to London UK this week with Giants and Dolphins on the field. This is not the first time that NFL game is held outside United States. It was about two years ago the 49ers played Cardinals in Mexico. But it is still in North America, which is not considered International. I think AZ, the home team, had to only travel 3 hours to Mexico which is not bad at all. This is first time regular season game is taking place with flight time more then 8 hrs.

This time Dolphins and Giants have to travel 8hrs + to London. I think it is exciting for the players but at the same time NFL is American sport and why market or sale American sport outside of America. I understand money is only reason but it does not make sense to me how it will benefit in long run. Rodger Goodell wants 2 international games each season to be played internationally. Goodell is even thinking of having Europe host the Super Bowl. I personally think it is not a good idea. Yes internationally NFL will be recognized but they will still be recognized without them playing there. I am ok with pre season game hosted by International country.

International Business model is good but American product, a passion of normal public, putting that in international market is not a good idea. NFL already has NFL Europe brand out in Europe.

NFL Europe began as part of the more ambitious World League of American Football. Europe's American football league launched in 1987, accompanied by glitz, razzmatazz and, briefly, slightly puzzled full houses. The London Monarchs folded in 1999, to be replaced by the scary-sounding Berlin Thunder.

Football in America is life and passion of a regular Joe. He works hard to earn and spends money on game tickets, food and other entertainment at the NFL game. I think regular Joe will not be in favor of hosting Super Bowl Internationally. Even team owners will not agree with this. They will loose lots of money with Super Bowl hosted outside USA.

I would love to hear from everyone and what is your view on NFL going International.