Roger Goodell just threw NFL fans a global curveball, and let’s just say … they’re not exactly sprinting to celebrate. The league’s commissioner hinted at the idea of an international NFL team and potentially hosting the Super Bowl overseas.
Fans are not thrilled. Some are all for expansion, but others think it’s a logistical nightmare. Long flights, time-zone chaos, and — let’s be real — messing with Super Bowl traditions … that’s where people start drawing the line.
Fans Aren’t Buying Roger Goodell’s Global Gamble
The NFL commissioner Goodell hinted at an international team and a Super Bowl being played abroad.
NFL insider Ari Meirov shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), and social media lit up. The idea: A global NFL footprint, with a franchise outside the U.S. leading to a potential overseas Super Bowl. But fans aren’t buying it.
One fan reaction summed it up: “An international franchise would be exhausting for everyone.”
An international franchise would be exhausting for everyone https://t.co/2UbcKAgGF1
— Football Analysis (@FBallAnalysisYT) February 3, 2025
Some think the logistics are a nightmare. A team across the ocean means brutal travel schedules and major time-zone headaches.
One fan laid it out: “International Super Bowl could make sense but an international team would be very expensive & very tiring for players being that the rest of the 32 teams would be all USA based.”
International Super Bowl could make sense but an international team would be very expensive & very tiring for players being that the rest of the 32 teams would be all USA based.
— RJ (@phisportfanatic) February 3, 2025
Others see this as the league chasing money over tradition. Ticket prices are already sky-high (the average price for a regular-season game is around $400). Now, imagine U.S. fans traveling internationally to see the biggest game of the year.
“Yes take more games away from the US where the sport was created to make more money,” one fan quipped. The frustration is real.
Then there’s the pure tradition crowd. For them, football is America’s game. The Super Bowl belongs on home turf. “This is NOT what we want. It should always be held in the country of origin!!”
And of course, there’s the blunt rejection: “So L.”
Goodell’s global vision might sound bold, but fan reactions paint a different picture. Expansion has always been on the table, but the Super Bowl’s sacred ground.
Roger Goodell Sees No Issue With Tom Brady Balancing Ownership and Broadcasting
Tom Brady is playing two positions — but off the field. The NFL legend is balancing his role as a Fox broadcaster while holding a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
Naturally, questions of conflict of interest surfaced. But Goodell isn’t worried. “He calls frequently about it and says, ‘Am I doing OK?’” the commissioner shared during his Super Bowl press conference.
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Brady’s ownership deal, approved in October 2024, comes with strict restrictions. He can’t attend Raiders production meetings, access team facilities, or communicate with players and coaches. But he can cover their games.
Goodell reassured that the league is satisfied with how Brady is handling his dual roles. “Everybody in the NFL is still subject to tampering rules.” The league has policies in place to prevent any unfair advantage.
Brady has been proactive, ensuring transparency at every step. His transition from the field to the booth, and the owner’s box, is a unique challenge. But for now, Goodell trusts that the GOAT is playing by the rules.