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NFL will not play international games in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

There will be no NFL games played internationally in 2020.

The NFL announced Monday that all of its games in 2020 will be played in the United States as the league establishes consistent protocols for the “well-being of players, personnel and fans” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a press release, the NFL said commissioner Roger Goodell arrived at this decision after consulting with NFL franchises, local and national governments, the NFL Players Association, medical authorities and international stadium partners.

"After considerable analysis, we believe the decision to play all our games domestically this season is the right one for our players, our clubs, and all our fans in the US, Mexico and UK," NFL Executive Vice President Christopher Halpin said.