Why is there an NFL game in Australia?
The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the USA's biggest sports league.
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"this is the right place to be"
— Roger Goodell , Executive
Key People
Jordan Mailata is a Super Bowl-winning player from Australia.
Michael Dickson is a Super Bowl-winning player from Australia.
Myles Garrett is an American football player for the Cleveland Browns and a two-time NFL defensive player of the year.
Nick Bosa is a professional American football player for the San Francisco 49ers.
Peter O'Reilly is an NFL executive involved in the league's international strategy.
Roger Goodell is the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL).
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The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the USA's biggest sports league.
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