Commissioner Roger Goodell says 'no doubt' there eventually will be NFL team outside U.S.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed his belief that the league will eventually establish a permanent team based outside of the United States. This follows the league's ongoing expansion of international games, including upcoming matchups in Germany and Australia.
Why it matters
The potential for an international NFL franchise represents a significant shift in the business model and global reach of American professional sports.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently said in an interview with a German publication that he has "no doubt" that eventually there will be a team in the league that is based outside of the U.S.
"At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA," Goodell said, per ESPN.com. "I have no doubt that this will happen one day."
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