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| American football is a distinct type of football that developed
in the United States in the 19th century from soccer and rugby. Football
is played by school, college and professional teams and is one of
the most popular American sports, attracting thousands of participants
and millions of spectators annually. American football was made popular
by teams representing colleges and universities. Even today, despite
greatly increased interest in professional football, college football
games, played by more than 600 teams, are attended by more than 35
million spectators each year. |
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| The NFL is big business for players, owners, advertisers, and other
industries tied to the sport. In addition to promoting civic pride
and national exposure, NFL franchises generate huge revenues for host
cities. Cities often compete for teams, offering prospective teams
bigger and better stadiums, guaranteed fan support, and various economic
incentives. The Super Bowl is the final contest of the NFL's season
and determines the league's annual champion. The National Football
League now has a European "conference," with German teams
in Berlin, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. |
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