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After Madrid Win, Tua Tagovailoa Floats Jerusalem for Future NFL Game

League priorities place Australia then Asia ahead of any move to the Middle East.

Overview

  • Following Miami’s 16-13 overtime win over Washington in Madrid, Tagovailoa said it would be “cool” to play in Jerusalem.
  • The Madrid matchup marked the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain, with Tagovailoa throwing for 171 yards.
  • Asked about future sites, he first mentioned Hawaii, noting his ties to the state and his family there.
  • The NFL has not staged a regular-season game in the Middle East or Asia, and Roger Goodell has said the league will look to Asia after playing in Australia.
  • Reporting highlights obstacles for Jerusalem, including sub-32,000 stadium capacities versus past international attendances over 47,000 and security concerns tied to the IsraeliGaza conflict.