American Football

American Football is a variation of rugby, mainly practiced in the United States of  America 🇺🇲.

Among the main differences is the different equipment used by the players at the field. And being able to throw the ball forward in some situations.

The popularity of the sport is overwhelming in the country, many theorize that it’s the most popular sport in that nation.

The sport has appeared in Olympic Games only as a demostration one, twice: In Saint Louis 1904 and Los Angeles 1932. There has not been many attempts to incorporate it at the Olympic Games.

Main competitions

NFL: Doubtless, the league of this sport with the highest level, and probably one of the most profitables. The final game of this league, known as Super Bowl, it’s the sports event with the highest audience in United States of America.

NCAA: The government association of all the college sports in United States of America, and yes, it can be considered the second league in importance worldwide of american football.

Notable players

Joe Montana, Tom Brady, Otto Graham, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Joe Greene, Reggie White, Adam Vinatieri.

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