Munich has a crazy fan following for football, and clearly, the NFL might have realized this notion ahead of the Bucs Vs Seahawks game on Sunday. Tom Brady and Co will play their first-ever regular season game in the city, and guess what? The Allianz Arena has been flooded with numerous fans at the front gate, leaving the NFL world crazy on social media.
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Interestingly, this would be the first NFL game being played in the city and happens to be a special match, especially when the GOAT enters the field in hopes of getting back on the winning track.
Ahead of the game, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about the future of this league in the European market. From the eight cities bidding to host the games, Frankfurt and Munich were selected for two games each in the upcoming years.
I don’t think a lot of Americans realize just how much Germany loves football. I still can’t believe it took this long to *finally* have a game there. https://t.co/pD6pHI7wNt
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) November 13, 2022
According to the agreement, at least four games will be played. It includes Sunday’s matchup and three annual face-offs in the next three seasons. “In our commitment, we’re going to play the next four years, at least, and with at least four games,” Goodell said ahead of Sunday’s game at Allianz Arena.
The Bucs, Seahawks, Chiefs, and Patriots are some of the franchises having rights in Germany. Thus, fans would expect a Chiefs Vs Patriots game up next. This move shall definitely open several opportunities for the league and its management to expand its business in European countries.
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“As we do our games in Germany, I think we’ll find multiple cities that will be able to host an NFL game or host an NFL team on a regular basis,” Goodell said in the interview. Back when the Packers played in London this season, the NFL Commissioner mentioned the same agenda and even hinted at establishing a new division in the league.
Fans excited ahead of the Bucs vs. Seahawks meetup
It’s a do-or-die game for the Buccaneers, especially if Tom Brady eyes a playoff entry. Moreover, they have lost five games, and further losses would certainly diminish all their hopes. Anyways, fans were just crazy to welcome the quarterback into the city.
2 hours before gametime 🤯
Munich a MAJOR success for the @nfl pic.twitter.com/2YNitg2ZKe
— JACK SETTLEMAN (@jacksettleman) November 13, 2022
The gates were fully open by the way. It’s incredible scenes
— JACK SETTLEMAN (@jacksettleman) November 13, 2022
That’s kinda wild.
— XSET Scomo (@Scomo843) November 13, 2022
Meanwhile, the fans couldn’t believe the craze of this European crowd.
All of Europe's NFL fans have turned up to this game 😱
— Casper B-L 🇩🇰🏈 (@casperpbl) November 13, 2022
Wow!
— Tyler Collins (@zou_dude) November 13, 2022
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Wtf
— The J. Edward Group (@TheJedwardGroup) November 13, 2022
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If Brady managed to win the game, it would help him level the season record to 5-5. As they go into the bye week, this result would help them strategize moving forward.
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