Goodell praises London 'passion' but no word on a franchise


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell listens to a question during a news conference ahead of Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix, Arizona January 30, 2015. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

PHOENIX (Reuters) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday the growth in popularity of American football in Britain was "better than we ever dreamed" but he gave no sign of a franchise going there.

Speaking in his annual pre-Super Bowl 'State of the League' address, Goodell twice evaded questions about the prospects for a team in London.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Others Also Read