With well known names from European football such as AJ Wentland and Reece Horn moving to the XLeague in 2026, many on the old continent have been asking for information about football in Japan. So, here are some facts about Japanese gridiron - including several to show how it differs from the game in Europe. Football started at the university level in Japan in 1934, and within a year USC came to the Land of the Rising Sun to play games against Japanese colleges - starting

The Italian Football League has officially reached the semifinals, the penultimate stage of a short but highly intense season. Four teams are vying for two spots in the Italian Bowl, scheduled for July 4th in Ferrara; Guelfi Firenze, Panthers Parma, Giaguari Torino, and Dolphins Ancona will battle it out over a weekend that promises to be hot in every sense of the word. Which two teams will compete for the Gionni Colombo Trophy in the grand final taking place in less than t

There were few surprises across this weekend’s AFLE and EFA action (arguably none at all). The favourites mostly won, the struggling sides kept struggling, and the supposed contenders either confirmed their strength or exposed their limitations. Still, beneath the predictable results, there were warning signs: Rhein Fire look less convincing than expected, Vienna Vikings were involved in exactly the kind of blowout AFLE said it wanted to avoid, and Frankfurt Galaxy still seem

The race for playoff positioning intensified this weekend as both the European Football Alliance (EFA) and the American Football League Europe (AFLE) delivered another slate of important results. While several contenders maintained their momentum, other teams took significant steps forward as the season approaches its midpoint. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL ALLIANCE (EFA) Paris Steals Victory at the Death The Paris Musketeers produced the most dramatic finish of the weekend, rallying

The DAFL regular season has come to an end, and we finally know the four teams that will battle for the championship. The Wild Boars, Bucharest Titans, Sofia Bears, and Bucharest Rebels have all secured playoff spots, but each team arrives with a very different story. Some enter the postseason full of confidence, while others are looking for a fresh start. One thing is certain: when the playoffs begin, regular-season records won't matter anymore 1. Wild Boars (6-0) The Wil

The HFL regular season has officially come to an end, and after months of hard-fought games, we finally know our playoff teams. The Budapest Cowbells, Budapest Wolves, Győr Sharks, and Újpest Bulldogs have secured their spots in the semifinals and will now turn their attention toward the championship race. While some teams finished exactly where many expected, others had to fight until the final weeks to earn their place. One thing is certain: the road to the HFL title now r