It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?
- Written by Tim Harcourt, Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney
Melbourne’s status as the sporting capital of Australia is well-established: the Victorian city hosts annual events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup horseracing carnival, Boxing Day cricket Test and more.
Now the United States’ National Football League (NFL) is set to join the party.
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