The Minns government in NSW has faced criticism for failing to secure NFL matches for Sydney, allowing Victoria to claim the rights for three years. Business leaders and the opposition have condemned the decision, arguing it represents a missed opportunity for economic growth and global exposure.
The Minns government has been slammed by the opposition and business leaders as Victoria beats out New South Wales to showcase NFL matches for three years, with NBA fixtures also on the cards.The NSW government has been slammed for not delivering NFL fixtures to Sydney with Premier Chris Minns saying it was simply “too expensive”.
“We have better facilities in NSW for a rectangular game and we've lost this opportunity … to put Sydney on a world map,” he said on SEN 1170 Afternoons.“What seems to have happened here is the government hasn't put any money at all on the table." Premier Chris Minns said the matches didn’t meet the state budget with funding for schools, hospitals and wages a bigger concern. Picture: NewsWire/Nikki Short“It’s inexplicable that NSW could … one of the most sought-after pieces of sporting and tourism content in the world."
Melbourne will boost their sporting portfolio with the first game of NFL set to launch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026 with the Los Angeles Rams set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
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