{"id":82765,"date":"2025-11-18T09:16:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T08:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.isde.es\/?p=82765"},"modified":"2025-11-18T09:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T08:16:07","slug":"from-america-to-spain-the-nfls-global-expansion-and-madrids-rise-as-a-sports-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.isde.es\/en\/news\/from-america-to-spain-the-nfls-global-expansion-and-madrids-rise-as-a-sports-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfc8 From America to Spain: The NFL\u2019s Global Expansion and Madrid\u2019s Rise as a Sports Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\">Saturday\u2019s event at\u00a0<b>ISDE<\/b>\u00a0was a resounding success, bringing together a full audience and leading voices from the sports and legal sectors to discuss the\u00a0<b>international expansion of the National Football League (NFL)<\/b>\u00a0and Madrid\u2019s growing role as a\u00a0<b>global sports hub<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">A High-Level Discussion on Sports, Law, and Global Strategy<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The ceremony opened with remarks from\u00a0<b>Juan Jos\u00e9 S\u00e1nchez Puig<\/b>, CEO of ISDE, who emphasized the importance of academic and professional dialogue in shaping the future of the global sports industry.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The roundtable, expertly moderated by\u00a0<b>Greg Levy<\/b>, Associate Dean and Director of the EASL Program at the University of Miami School of Law, featured insights from prominent figures:\u00a0<b>Evan Ray<\/b>, Senior Counsel, International, NFL ,\u00a0<b>David D\u00edaz<\/b>, Partner and Head of Sports Law, Baker McKenzie Madrid ,\u00a0<b>Irwin P. Raij<\/b>, Partner, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Sidley Austin LLP,\u00a0<b>Felipe Formiga<\/b>, Vice President, International Development, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The speakers offered exclusive perspectives on the NFL\u2019s international strategy, regulatory and commercial challenges, and the opportunities emerging for Spain within the global sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Madrid\u2019s Strategic Role in the Global Sports Industry<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The discussion highlighted Madrid\u2019s evolution into a premier destination for\u00a0<b>major international sporting events<\/b>. Hosting an official NFL game marks a significant milestone for the city and underscores its importance in the global sports landscape.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">A Historic Weekend for Sports Fans<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The insights shared during the ISDE event set the stage for today\u2019s highly anticipated\u00a0<b>NFL game in Madrid<\/b>, a landmark moment celebrating the growth of American football in Spain.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><i>A unique opportunity to connect, learn, and envision the future of global sports.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div 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