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    NFL Europa managing director Uwe Bergheim said the league had succeeded in establishing a fan base for football in important European markets. "Despite the great support of fans, business partners and the cities where we were active, we decided that it was time to change the strategy" Bergheim said. The German teams were in Berlin, Hamburg, Duesseldorf, Cologne and Frankfurt. Full Article at The Olympian
    Despite the great support of fans, business partners and the cities where we were active, we decided that it was time to change the strategy
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
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NFL shuts down league in Europe
  1. There was a lot of noise from the spinnaker and sheets (ropes) flapping everywhere
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  2. He comes out on TV saying he's one of the top three breastrokers in the world
    Brendan Hansen – Brendan Hansen SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  3. We had a very good day today, apart from one mistake that cost us the race.
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  4. And we look forward to building on this foundation as we begin this new phase of our international development.
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  5. There is always a moment when the game changes, and from our point of view, it is important that we don't make today that day, or that moment.
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  6. NFL Europa has created thousands of passionate fans who have supported that league and our sport for many years
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  7. We don't have any speed issues
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  8. A foundation of American football fans in key European markets has been created and the time is right to shift our strategy
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  9. I just come out here and let the race do the talking.
    Brendan Hansen – Brendan Hansen SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago
  10. But it's definitely not where I wanted to be. The (Olympic) trials will be here before you know it and it's my job to be ready.
    SOURCE: The Olympian 29 months ago

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