NFL Commissioner Goodell Dreams of World Domination: 16 Games Abroad, Dragons Not Included

A Game of Touchdowns Not Thrones

Hark my loyal subjects! It seems Roger Goodell the commissioner of this 'NFL,' seeks to conquer new lands much like I Daenerys Targaryen once sought to reclaim my birthright. But instead of dragons and Dothraki he plans to use... footballs? Apparently he desires to expand the NFL's footprint across the globe aiming for a staggering 16 games per season on foreign soil. Seven games in 2025 are already planned for Brazil England Germany Ireland and Spain but Goodell wants more. I must say his ambition is almost... Targaryen like. Almost.

Where Dragons Fail Football Will Prevail?

Goodell claims this 'international market' is ripe for the taking with over 200 million fans in the U.S. alone. It appears he believes this 'football' can succeed where even my dragons faced resistance. Perhaps I should have traded Drogon for a quarterback? But then again could a quarterback burn King's Landing to the ground? I think not! In any case this Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano seems quite pleased as sports travel is apparently a massive revenue stream. So while I was freeing slaves they were booking hotel rooms. Each path has its merits I suppose.

Private Equity: The Iron Bank of Football

Ah private equity! The Iron Bank of Braavos would be proud. It appears the NFL has finally embraced these modern day lenders allowing certain firms to take a stake in teams. Ares Management Sixth Street Partners Arctos Partners and a group calling themselves 'The Avengers' – clearly they've never faced a dragon – are already in the mix. And Goodell in his infinite wisdom plans to allow even more. He claims this money provides 'liquidity,' which I assume is like having enough gold to buy an Unsullied army... or perhaps a really good running back.

Valuations: More Gold Than Casterly Rock!

Goodell is shocked at how quickly team valuations have risen. Shocked! As if gold grows on trees. But it appears the average club is worth a staggering $6.49 billion. And this 'San Francisco 49ers' team is selling a stake at a valuation of over $8.5 billion. It's enough to make even a Targaryen envious! He attributes this to the 'business model' and 'popularity.' Perhaps I should have invested in footballs instead of ships to cross the Narrow Sea. Hindsight is 20/20 as they say in this era.

Tariffs and Tribulations: Will the Gold Keep Flowing?

Despite these impressive figures the shadow of economic woes looms. Inflation tariffs and consumer uncertainty plague the land... or rather this 'country.' Goodell however remains unfazed. He believes 'live sports' are immune to these trivial matters. People will still flock to see their gladiators clash no matter the cost. Perhaps he's right. After all even when winter was coming the people still needed their bread and circuses.

Dracarys... to More Football!

So there you have it. The NFL under the leadership of Roger Goodell marches onward seeking to conquer new territories and amass even greater riches. I Daenerys Targaryen Mother of Dragons can only offer a wry smile. Perhaps in another life I would have been a football team owner. But for now I shall leave the gridiron to them. Let's just hope their dragons... I mean quarterbacks... don't burn it all down.