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What’s So Special About Patrick Mahomes’ Frankfurt Visit?

Published 11/05/2023, 11:08 AM EST

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The Sunday game that pitched the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins at the Frankfurt stadium was special in many ways. It was critical for the NFL, which wants to spread the sport worldwide. It was also significant for QB Patrick Mahomes as he made his first European trip.

Patrick Mahomes’ first visit to Europe

The Kansas City Chiefs last played in Germany 33 years ago against the Los Angeles Rams. However, for Patrick Mahomes, it was the first outing in Europe. It was an excellent opportunity for the star to increase his popularity with fans. Well, Mahomes is already famous in Germany as last year the sales of his jersey were the highest. Now, the NFL fans will get to witness his game.

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Patrick Mahomes and Co. are already doing well this season. And some in the audience today were spotted holding the billboards to welcome the Kansas City Chiefs. A large number of tickets for the game were sold out in minutes when the online portals went live. More people were waiting outside, praying to get the tickets to watch the game. Undoubtedly, the Frankfurt battle was one of the great opportunities for the Kansas City Chiefs.

How big the game is in Germany for the Chiefs

The NFL intends to spread the game worldwide to expand its business and make it more popular. The NFL’s German push is a reciprocal move, as Germany is also thinking of establishing a World Cup base in Kansas City. The German soccer association declared the upcoming league in the US in 2026. Considering the same, it’s a tremendous opportunity for the Chiefs to gain popularity and increase demand.

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Well, QB Patrick Mahomes played a significant role in expanding the NFL’s business with his enormous fan base in Germany. The audiences were already going gaga over seeing Mahomes in person. That has been evident so far with the hype of selling tickets. Now, Mahomes has grabbed more attention with the Kansas City team’s 14-21 win against the Dolphins.

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Ayeesha Siddiquha is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She is interested in covering the off-court drama and talking about the untold stories of the athletes. Ayeesha is fascinated by the sport of NFL for its intense nature.
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