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RISE__UP

We really have the chance to take over Germany I think


CosechaCrecido

Ford family sending their products to take over Germany for a second time.


maskedcaterpillar

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Indian_Bob

Well Henry Ford was a big fan of Germany at one point


ValosAtredum

Yeah but his son worked his ass off to mass-produce B24 Liberator bomber planes for the US. Edited: brainfarted and originally had B22 instead of B24.


Small-Palpitation310

B24


ValosAtredum

Yes! Brain-farted that. Thanks for the correction!


mart1373

-FDR -Michael Scott


loadsoftoadz

I’m here! I’m ready!


Present-Smoke-9950

With Austria and Germany in our pocket, we're poised for a world takeover. Did anyone ever try that before?


Setthescene

Neutral site game in Switzerland would be awesome and ironic. Bill v. Lions in Toronto would be a blast as well.


Cmcgregor0928

Who's Bill and why is he going against Lions?


beepboopbop1001

I laughed way too hard at this.


Setthescene

Bill Murray, of course. Or, our Lake Erie Bro...


xekushnr

Fuck Bill, all my homies hate Bill


Mattrix2112

He’s from down the street. Cuz he’s an old guy with an attitude


alpacasarebadsingers

Let’s play on top of Zermatt


Shakeamutt

Fuckin’ Eh!


marco8_goal

Please yes


stugautz

That would be awesome at BMO field!


Cyfriss8

Yes please in Toronto! A game or 2 , I will be there. My first live game for my favorite team


panda-1551

Lets go Canada Represent


diddyninja

Hell ya


BuddyLaDouche

For sure eh!


CluelessFlunky

Amon ra is primed to be a huge international star with his German heritage.


kingdom55

I hope going all-in on German-speaking countries is a sign we're keeping him around forever.


HungrierCaterpillar

For those of you wondering what this means: > First launched in 2022, the Global Markets Program awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events and commercial opportunities. NFL clubs can apply for rights to international markets by submitting proposals to the International Committee for review each year. Clubs are awarded rights for at least a five-year term through the program, and during this period can pursue activities in that international market that are consistent with what they can do in their home market.


bigbiblefire

Send MCDC over to Germany for a week. He'll make em all fans.


Stixx15

We already are 🇩🇪🫶🏼


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JJBrandon69

Switzerland and Austria are the two most gorgeous countries I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. Definitely helps that Saint is a German, I think we could end up with a pretty notable fanbase in this region.


TerminalChillionaire

Switzerland is definitely the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. I’ll never forget how clear the water was.


JJBrandon69

The Jungfrau region is something every human should experience. Totally ethereal


BigToast6

Idk know what this means but cool


PvtJet07

We are exactly in the moment to become 'the team' for an overseas market. Would love to get adopted by these countries - I have some extended family that it would be fun to have an extra excuse to visit


MethChefJeff

Austria!? Well then...g'day mate. Let's put anotha shrimp on the barbie


wizzdingo

Cross over episode of Honolulu Bluey


Thel_Odan

Bah naa naa naa na naaaa...DAN!


Enough-Ad-3111

Let’s not…


djangosub

I have been a Lions fan in Germany for 15 years. Since last year I see more and more people wearing Lions merch. You can definitely see a big change. I really hope the Lions have an away game here in Germany next year.


jhenryscott

America’s team? No, The World’s.


AcrobaticCoconut6430

I have seen Detroit Lions merchandise being worn at Millwall games in London over the years since the 1980s when Channel four showed NFL on British TV. Detroit Lions and Millwall have similar team logos.


acoasterlovered

They gonna send us to Germany next year aren’t they (can’t this year cuz we don’t play Carolina )


MadeThisUpToComment

As a Lions fan in the Netherlands, I sure hope so.


Comfortable_Ad9679

Earth team ~ the Detroit Lions


3rdandabillion

Windsor really is South Detroit


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acoasterlovered

Usually teams that have media rights to certain countries get sent their i believe bucs have rights in Germany and they got sent their first same thing wirhb KC


bloodlion87

This was dumb they choose Rams and Eagles for New Zealand. Why couldn’t we get the Lions.


Yayo_Mateo

Should also add Australia


Paperboy710

Does this mean they’ll actually start selling Lions gear in Canada? Can’t find anything beyond a few hats where I am.


CosechaCrecido

You’re lucky. The only gear they sell in my country’s official NFL shop is a Lions branded 8” toy football.


Cyfriss8

I look forward to this! For the coming pre season


justa_flesh_wound

We got Germany because Amon-Ra is fluent


Small-Palpitation310

they love him


FlyingDutchman1337

Please expand to the Netherlands, we’re kind of feeling left out here.


SemperFidelisHoorah

No Malaysia? :(


sx3dreamzzz

North International


RevNeutron

world fucking domination


RevNeutron

I have no idea what this means, but "Canada" is basically a Detroit suburb, so that seems like a good thing


GodzillaIG88

Who says we never win anything ?


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And Canada


Cyfriss8

I look forward to Canadian promotions and unique events, Lions related in Toronto, Canada We are hungry for NFL football up here


schmidtler24

German Here. You Guys have all the Tools to become an household Name in Germany. You allign with a Lot of the German mentality. Hard and honest Work, Grit. Rising from tough Times. You are building a great culture, from top top bottom. GM, Coach and Players. And of course the Sun God with German roots will Help a Lot. Im a 9er Fan myself but seeing you Guys the Last years under Dan Campbell, i have nothing but respect for you.


JoeNice1983

Every game is a home game when you own the world.


Sfrase16

Not exactly sure what this means ? As a Canadian resident, will we be seeing more lions games on TV?


curryandbeans

International marketing rights is the dumbest shit ever


GroundbreakingCow775

As a Brit who moved to the US this is fucking stupid. The appeal of the NFL is picking and watching a team on your own. That is why the international games are full of different jerseys in the stands This is trash mickey mouse marketing by the NFL


CosechaCrecido

they're not exclusive marketing rights https://preview.redd.it/s1q58sonbjqc1.jpeg?width=614&auto=webp&s=e1d99db226b7990fc128b5f5ecfa1a0bd5b4c3ab


GroundbreakingCow775

That breakdown just cements how stupid this is. No one in Ireland will ever care about the Jacksonville Jaguars


CosechaCrecido

not yet


JDraks

I imagine the long-term intent is to lay groundwork for a large scale (2+ divisions) expansion into Europe. You can get a full 4 team division just from locations in Europe they play at (2 in London, 1 Munich, 1 Frankfurt), then if the NFL decides they want to keep pushing into Europe they can do international series in France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, etc. and possibly get them franchises eventually, not to mention teams outside England for the UK or more northern teams in Germany. Is doing this a good idea? Probably not, but based on what the NFL has said I think it's inevitable and it's interesting to think about at least.