LONDON : Part of north London became north America on Sunday as British NFL fans and even soccer-mad players enjoyed the first of three mini Super Bowls in London with the Minnesota Vikings beating the New York Jets 23-17 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
American Football - NFL - Minnesota Vikings v New York Jets - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - October 6, 2024 New York Jets' Aaron Rodgers in action with Minnesota Vikings' Jonathan Greenard Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
American Football - NFL - Minnesota Vikings v New York Jets - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - October 6, 2024 New York Jets' Garrett Wilson in action with Minnesota Vikings' Stephon Gilmore Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs The London series has grown in significance over the past 17 years, especially since it now takes place at the only purpose built NFL stadium outside of the United States.
"I'm a big soccer fan, so playing in the stadium, I'm definitely honoured and I'm going to remember this for the rest of my life." Activities and bar takeovers across the capital also took place in the days leading up to the game, as the league continues to try and cement its place in other cultures.
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