NFL Europa facts for kids
The NFL Europa was a special American football league that played its games in Europe. It was controlled by the National Football League (NFL) from the United States. The league ran for many years, from 1991 until 2007.
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What Was NFL Europa?
The NFL Europa was created to help grow American football outside of the United States. It gave players a chance to play professionally and helped fans in Europe learn more about the sport.
How It Started
The league first began in 1991. Back then, it was called the World League of American Football (WLAF). In its first two years, the WLAF had teams from different countries:
After the 1992 season, the league took a break. There were no games in 1993 or 1994.
The League Returns
The league came back in 1995. This time, it focused only on Europe. It had the three original European teams, plus three new ones. This made it a six-team league, all based in Europe.
Name Changes Over Time
The league changed its name a few times:
- In 1998, its name was changed to NFL Europe.
- In 2007, it changed again to NFL Europa.
The End of the League
After the 2007 season, the NFL decided to stop the league. This meant that NFL Europa no longer played games.
Images for kids
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WLAF logo
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Wembley Stadium, where the first championship game, World Bowl '91, was played.
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The Olympic Stadium (Montreal) was the site of World Bowl '92.
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The Barcelona Dragons played at FC Barcelona’s mini stadium (pictured in 2003).
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An NFL-style team entrance at a game during the 2007 NFL Europe season.
See also
In Spanish: NFL Europa para niños
