After Scottish takeover of Boston, Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play in Scotland
Robert Kraft is seeking to bring the New England Patriots to Scotland following a significant Scottish presence in Boston during the World Cup.
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📍 How it ended
Following a Scottish World Cup visit to Boston, Robert Kraft informed the NFL of his desire for the New England Patriots to play in Scotland. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has informed the NFL of his desire for the team to play a game in Scotland. This move follows a period where the "Tartan Army" and Scottish visitors took over Boston during the country's visit for the World Cup.
Coverage from CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and The Boston Globe emphasizes the connection between the recent influx of Scottish fans in Boston and Kraft's interest in an international game. ProFootballRumors.com and The New York Times also report on the team's interest in keeping the momentum of the Boston-Scotland relationship going.
Future developments depend on the NFL's response to Kraft's request to play in Scotland.
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Quick answers
Why does Robert Kraft want the Patriots to play in Scotland?
The interest follows a "Scottish takeover" of Boston during the country's visit for the World Cup.
Who has been notified about this potential move?
Robert Kraft has informed the NFL of his desire to play in Scotland.
Which outlets are reporting this trend?
Reports have been published by The New York Times, ProFootballRumors.com, CBS Sports, The Boston Globe, and NBC Sports.
Coverage (5)
- Want to keep the Boston-Scotland party going? Get the New England Patriots involved The New York Times · 21d ago
- Patriots Interested In Scotland Game ProFootballRumors.com · 21d ago
- Robert Kraft informs NFL he wants Patriots to play in Scotland, after country's World Cup visit in Boston CBS Sports · 21d ago
- After Tartan Army takes over Boston, Robert Kraft wants to bring the Patriots to Scotland The Boston Globe · 21d ago
- After Scottish takeover of Boston, Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play in Scotland NBC Sports · 21d ago
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