The league will stage a star-studded flag football event in Riyadh, a bid to globalize the sport ahead of its Olympic debut amid scrutiny of Saudi Arabia’s sportswashingThe National Football League is making a significant move to raise its global profile after years of struggling to expand beyond its domestic roots.The league announced last week that the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, headlined by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, will take place on 21 March 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Continue reading...
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NFL bets big on Saudi Arabia with Tom Brady-led flag football showcase
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