NFL - Brexit a boost for possible London franchise, says UK head


FILE PHOTO - Aug 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the NFL shield logo at midfield prior to an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's departure from the European Union will make it easier for London to have an NFL franchise by removing some of the legal obstacles, the head of the U.S. sport's British-based operations said on Wednesday.

Alistair Kirkwood, managing director of NFL UK, said such a franchise was viable and realistic but with plenty of hurdles yet to overcome.

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