Antoine Griezmann cannot hide his passion for the NFL. A most unexpected ‘love’ story that began with a ‘Fantasy’ between friends and that has led over the years to the creation of a ‘podcast’ specialized in American football.
“I really enjoy the show and I have been learning over time. Whenever I can I try to watch a game live, like this time in London or last year in Germany,” the Atlético de Madrid forward told MARCA in the VIP area. ‘ from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the match between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Chicago Bears takes place this Sunday.
The red and white ‘7’ is already counting down the days until the NFL will be played in Madrid in 2025. The venue for the first match on Spanish soil will be the Santiago Bernabéu, although ‘Grizzy’ is already making contacts so that the Metropolitan stadium can also host a meeting.
“I have tried it with the people from the club and with those from the NFL. The stadium, for me, is the most beautiful there is and everything around it, with the parking and the ‘fan zones’ that could be built there, is something that they take into account,” Antoine confesses about his “little push” so that the Colchonero Coliseum also experiences a great night of American football.
Looking ahead to the 2025 match already confirmed at the Bernabéu, the Frenchman does not hide his desire to see his beloved Kansas City Chiefs live, but recognizes that “any team that comes will be very nice to see and all football fans American we will enjoy it.