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Patriots owner pitches NFL on Scotland game after ‘Tartan Army’ visits Boston: Report

Patriots owner pitches NFL on Scotland game after ‘Tartan Army’ visits Boston: Report

Summary

Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and billionaire, wants the NFL to hold a game in Scotland. He discussed this idea with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after Scottish World Cup fans visited Boston during the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Robert Kraft owns the New England Patriots football team.
  • Kraft is also a billionaire.
  • Scottish fans came to Boston for the World Cup group stage.
  • Kraft was inspired by the Scottish fans, known as the "Tartan Army."
  • He talked to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about hosting an NFL game in Scotland.
  • The idea is to bring American football to Scotland as a one-time or regular event.
  • This proposal was reported by the Boston Globe newspaper.
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