Eggert backs American football

Chairman backs Premier League game in the USA

By James Dall   Last updated: 25th October 2007

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West Ham United non-executive chairman Eggert Magnusson believes that playing a competitive Premier League game in the USA would be 'good for the game'.

The NFL's decision to play the first regular season game away from North America has fuelled a debate so to whether the Premier League should return the favour and play a game in the US.

"I can see that happening sooner rather than later. It would be good for the game," Magnusson told Sky Sports News.

Arsenal's American shareholder Stan Kroenke added: "There is probably a good chance of getting a game to go over there because both owners could agree to it.

"I think there is a reasonable chance it could take place in the future."

Wembley is the venue for the encounter between The Miami Dolphins and New York Giants, which takes place on Sunday.

And Jonathan Tisch, co-owner of NFL franchise the New York Giants, admits he would love to stage a Premier League clash in the Big Apple.

"Wearing another one of my hats as head of tourism in New York City, we would welcome an English game in the states," he said.

"It would be great for New York's tourism, it would be great in the United States too to spread the game internationally.

"People want to be part of this global environment, and sport is a rallying point where people can put aside their differences and root for a team."

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