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Portuguese League of American Football set to kick off
The Portuguese League of American Football kicks off its 10th season this Saturday, January 5 with six of the seven teams in action. The Lisboa...
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Improve Quickness With Lateral Speed Drills
Agility is one of the most important skills an athlete can possess. To be successful in sports, you have to be able to stop on a...
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The 5 essential movements for building athletic strength
For an athlete or coach who’s just beginning to dive into the world of strength and conditioning, the topic has arguably never felt more confusing....
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Germany: Hildesheim Invaders sign RB Sean Richard
The Hildeseheim Invaders of the German Football League continue to load up and have signed standout Dutch running back Sean Richard for the 2018 season. The 5’11”, 195 lb 23...
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Japan: 72nd Rice Bowl pits Fujitsu Frontiers against Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters
Fujitsu Frontiers take on Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters in the 72nd edition of the Rice Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Jan 3rd. The game has, since...
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No sacrifice – no victory
My name Christopher Jeffrey and i was born in Washington DC. I was fortunate to be brought up through the game of football by my...
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American Football International’s Top 10 Stories of 2018
This past year was another record breaker for American Football International and now with 5 million readers worldwide since our inception, we are proud to have grown...
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Germany: Cologne Crocodiles sign speedster Jake Isabel
The Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League have signed speedy WR/DB Jacob (Jake) Isabel (Chapman University Panthers, NCAA Div. III) for the 2019 season....
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NFL Draft Diamonds International Prospect Interview: Okko Outinen, DE, Finland
NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I...
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10th International Bowl headed back to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
The 10th annual International Bowl Series featuring 16 high school-aged teams spanning nine countries on three continents returns to Arlington, Texas for the fifth consecutive...
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Nigeria: Lagos Marines overwhelm Ivory Coast’s Riviera Golf Golden Eagles to win Sankofa Bowl II
The Lagos Marines used home field advantage to the fullest and dominated the visiting and travel-weary Riviera Golf Golden Eagles from the Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) 44-16...
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Johnny Manziel named CFL.ca’s newsmaker of 2018
TORONTO — Love him or hate him, Johnny Manziel was the centre of attention in the Canadian Football League in 2018. On Saturday, the Montreal...
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A Swedish kicker called Ove
The oldest player to be taken in NFL Draft, Ove Johansson kicked longest field goal in football history The wind was at his back. And...
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CFL to evaluate talent in Mexico
TORONTO — Canadian Football League scouts will have an opportunity to evaluate and recruit some of the best football talent in Mexico next month. Mexico’s...
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International Bowl alumni ascend to sport’s highest level
BY STEVE ALIC The International Bowl stands as a global destination for the world’s top high school football players. In the series’ 10-year history, players...
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Germany: Standout Div. II QB Jakeb Sullivan headed to Marburg Mercenaries
The Marburg Mercenaries from the German Football League have signed the top quarterback in the NCAA’s Div. II in Jake Sullivan from the South Dakota...
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Reykjavik Einherjar inviting teams to play football in Iceland
The Reykjavik Einherjar from Iceland, fresh off of two lopsided wins this fall, are inviting teams, both youth and adult, to head to this remote island nation in the...
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Germany: Allgäu Comets sign RB Lennies McFerren
The Allgäu Comets of the German Football League have signed running back Lennies McFerren (Southeast Missouri State, NCAA Div. I FCS) for the 2019 season. The 28...
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IFAF Rules & Interpretations + Changes
The International Federation of American Football, IFAF, has issued it Rules and Interpretations for the 2019 season and along with it explanations of the 19 major...
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Austrian OT Thomas Aronokhale headed to the NCAA Div. I Ohio University Bobcats
Austrian champions, the Swarco Raiders, are turning into a pipeline to NCAA Division I schools with the signing of huge offensive tackle Thomas Aronokhale by the...
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Italy: Milano Seamen sign Mizzo DB Anthony Sherrils
The defending Italian champions, the Milano Seamen, Europe #9, have further strengthened their secondary with the signing of defensive back Anthony Sherrils from the University...
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Marco Ehrenfried: Developing a Successful Home-Grown Quarterback in Europe
By Enrico Brazzi When American Football International broke the news that Marco Ehrenfried was stepping down as the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns‘ starting quarterback, it made me curious how many...
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7 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS COMPETE FOR A SPOT IN THE NFL INTERNATIONAL PLAYER PATHWAY PROGRAM
Seven athletes from five countries will compete for a spot in the 2019 NFL International Player Pathway Program. Instituted in 2017, the program aims to...
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Happy Holidays to all from American Football International
The best of the season to everyone. We have enjoyed the greatest gift you can give us. Your interest and readership. And for this we...
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Austria: Traun Steelsharks sign All Star DB James Gales
The Traun Steelsharks of the Austrian Football League, have added much-needed strength to their defensive secondary with the signing of defensive back James Gales from Princeton...
