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What the English Premier League can learn from the success of the NFL's London games
What the English Premier League can learn from the success of the NFL's London games
Barnaby LaneOct 31, 2022, 20:04 IST
The NFL London games were more popular than ever this year.Getty/Dan Mullan
The English Premier League can learn a lot from the NFL.
According to fans, the EPL should put on more of a show at games and let supporters drink in the stands.
LONDON – This year's slate of the NFL London Games came to a close on Sunday as the Denver Broncos beat the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.
A record 86,215 fans – the biggest ever for an NFL game in London – crammed into soccer's most iconic stadium to watch the match, which finished 21-17 to the Broncos courtesy of late touchdown pass by Russell Wilson to Latavius Murray.
Insider was in London for the event, where it spoke to a number of fans about the day and what they think British sports, more specifically the English Premier League, can learn from it.
Here's what they had to say.
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Make it a show, but not too much
The NFL knows how to put on a show.Getty/Mike Hewitt
Protect the players
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.Getty/Visionhaus
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Let fans drink
A fan enjoys a beer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Getty/Bradley Collyer
Don't go abroad
New York Giants players huddle up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Getty/Bradley Collyer