"The game - which the Dolphins won 16-13 in overtime - was the NFL's first in Spain, as part of a growing international series that's seen contests played in England, Germany, Brazil, Ireland and Mexico. Tagovailoa, a Christian, was asked where else he'd like to play after experiencing Madrid and previously Frankfurt, Germany. And his answer caught the eye of a high-ranking diplomat: Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel."
"The suggestion comes amid an increasingly contested role for Israel as a host in global sporting events. EuroLeague basketball is supposed to return next month, and officials from the league are in Israel now to assess conditions before finalizing the plan. Soccer, too, has been a fraught space for Israeli participation. The Union of European Football Associations had been set to vote on suspending Israel but paused the process after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza that began last month."
A low-scoring NFL game in Madrid ended with the Miami Dolphins beating the Washington Commanders 16-13 in overtime, marking the NFL's first game in Spain. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he'd like to play in Jerusalem after experiencing Madrid and previously Frankfurt. United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee endorsed the idea on X. The suggestion arises amidst debate over Israel hosting international sports, with EuroLeague officials assessing conditions for a return and UEFA pausing deliberations on suspending Israel after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Ireland's soccer federation submitted a motion to ban Israel from UEFA competition, citing clubs in occupied territories and alleged IFA anti-racism enforcement failures.
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