Player-to-People Diplomacy

Explore how NFL players represent the United States on the world stage The NFL has a rapidly growing presence outside of the United States. With games drawing fans in Europe, South America, and flag football rising in global popularity, the sport offers the United States another way to engage audiences and tell the story of the country. This event explores how American athletes act as envoys of the United States, shaping the perceptions of foreign publics and creating opportunities for US diplomacy.