da bet7: Spain will host an NFL game in 2025, with the Santiago Bernabeu tipped to be the site for the inaugural game in the country.
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Bernabeu and Metropolitano suggested as venuesBears and Dolphins likely franchises to playGames played in London, Munich and FrankfurtWHAT HAPPENED?
The NFL is continuing its European expansion, with Spain set to be their next venue. Officials from the league visited a number of stadiums last year, and are set to choose between the Bernabeu and Metropolitano — with Real Madrid's stadium a preferred destination, according to .
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The Bears and the Dolphins, two of the most popular NFL teams in Spain, have been penciled in to play the game, while the Cowboys are also said to be considered, according to . Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann is a major proponent of the opportunity and has appeared on a weekly NFL analysis show in Spain.
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America's flagship football league has expanded around the globe in recent years. They played their first game in London in 2008, expanded to Mexico in 2016, and are set to return to Germany next season.
WHAT NEXT FOR THE NFL IN SPAIN?
The league is yet to announce an official date, but it appears that Los Blancos are almost certain to host a different kind of football game in their stadium in 2025.