NFL history in Berlin: Colts come! Green politician is outraged!

NFL history in Berlin: Colts come! Green politician is outraged!
The enthusiasm for sports in Berlin is given a new, exciting chapter this year: The National Football League (NFL) is planning its first regular game of the season in the German capital. Live reported , the game will take place in autumn, whereby the Indianapolis Colts will be on the field. The official announcement, which triggered both the anticipation and violent discussions, was published by the league on Wednesday. Colts owner Jim Irsay described the event as a historical snapshot for the NFL and the city of Berlin.
The anticipation is overshadowed by massive criticism. In an Instagram video, the Green politician Klara Schedlich expressed violent concerns by pointing out that the event is associated with costs of 12.5 million euros, while in Berlin urgently necessary infrastructures such as swimming pools and sports halls are not being renovated. According to Image is indispensable about the priority setting of the Senate and emphasizes that such expenses with regard to the current savings measures appear incomprehensible.
a game that waves
While the NFL has already gained experience in Germany, e.g. with games in Munich and Frankfurt, the upcoming event in Berlin has potential for great sales. Fans from the previous games have already shown that they are willing to spend considerable sums for an NFL game. This opportunity could also mean a significant economic upswing for the city, while critics fear that the funds of millions are urgently needed in other places.
The first meeting in Berlin will still wait for the exact date and the opponent, and announcement will be made in May. The Colts could compete against a team like the Atlanta Falcons who already have marketing rights for Germany. Preparations for this great sporting event are already in full swing, which is also reflected in the reaction of the fans who are looking forward to this spectacle full of sympathy.
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