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IFL Power Ranking - Week 7
1. Guelfi Firenze
Guelfi Firenze's journey toward a back-to-back title continues in Ferrara with yet another strong performance from Coach Fabrizio Bocci's team.
The Tuscans defeated Aquile Ferrara on the road 40-12, putting their purple Ferrari in fourth gear as they race toward the Italian Bowl and, perhaps, something more important.
Meanwhile, four wins in as many games allow the Florentines to once again achieve their playoff goal and dream of another title that would c
1 day ago


IFL Power Ranking - Week 6
1. Guelfi Firenze Yes, Guelfi Firenze are seriously hurting the other teams. The purple team confirmed their position as the best team in the Italian Football League after defeating the Parma Panthers at home in a match that has been considered a classic in Italian football for years. The direct clash with the Emilians was worth the top spot, and the Tuscan team was ready with a superb offensive performance, thus earning their third win of the season and their fifteenth con
Apr 16


BACK TO SCHOOL - IFL 2026 MIDTERM GRADES
With the Easter holidays already upon us, the IFL is taking a general Bye Week before resuming full steam ahead until the end of May with the Regular Season.
In this special edition of the Power Ranking, in addition to the usual commentary on the league games—only one this weekend—there's also a rating for the teams based on their performances this season.
1. Guelfi Firenze (A)
There's no getting around it. Guelfi Firenze's season start, undefeated in 14 consecutive game
Apr 2


IFL Power Ranking - Week 4
1. Guelfi Firenze
There are few words to describe this Saturday's performance by the Guelfi at home against the Rhinos Milano. It was a magnificent performance by the players coached by Fabrizio Bocci, who left their opponents with only crumbs.
The Tuscans won the match as a team; there's no one name in particular to highlight, although the biggest compliments go to Karim Diop, a player from the youth team who scored his first IFL touchdown.
In three weeks, the first test of
Mar 25


IFL Power Ranking - Week 3
1. Guelfi Firenze
Guelfi Firenze's forced break is over, and the match against Rhinos Milano will determine whether the reigning Italian Football League champions have lost their edge after consecutive weeks off the field.
The Guelfi Sport Center will await their favorites during Week 4 in what will be the purple's home opener.
2. Giaguari Torino
Are these Giaguari really serious? After last year's struggles, with four consecutive losses that shattered the Gialloneri's mom
Mar 17


IFL Power Ranking - Week 2
Week 2 of the Italian Football League didn't provide many surprises in terms of results in the two games played over the weekend.
The Giaguari Torino easily defeated the Bologna Warriors, who have yet to score a touchdown in their two games so far, while the Parma Panthers defeated the debutants Lazio Marines at home, albeit with considerable difficulty.
While we wait to see Frogs Legnano and Dolphins Ancona on the field, here is the First Down Magazine Power Ranking update
Mar 13


IFL Power Ranking - Week 1
The Italian Football League finally returned last weekend, and it did so in style with three games, all played on February 28th.
Rhinos Milano and Panthers Parma treated us to one of the best games played as of recent IFL history, finishing 58-56 for the Emilians after four overtimes.
The defending champions, Guelfi Firenze, managed to return to the field with a strong victory against Giaguari Torino, who held firm for a half before succumbing 46-21.
The first regional der
Mar 5


IFL 2026 Preview
In Italy, once the NFL season is over, anticipation grows ever greater for the start of the Italian Football League.
The Italian Football League, now in its forty-fifth edition, is ready to return at the end of February, as per tradition, with plenty of players and plenty of stars, both established and emerging, ready to battle it out on the Italian pitches.
First Down Magazine, this year's Media Partner of FIDAF, will accompany you in this preview with the top names to fol
Feb 28


News You Can Use – IFL Edition #5
This fifth issue of our monthly magazine dedicated to Italian football has a lot on the table, from the National Tackle team's final match of the calendar year to the presentation of the new Italian Football League.
There's a lot of news to report, especially regarding the IFL sidelines, with both confirmed players and new arrivals.
Italy loses against Canada in Milan, losing the first Gridiron Nations Championship
On November 9th, Italy and Canada took to the field at the
Dec 5, 2025


News You Can Use - IFL Edition #4
In this fourth installment of updates related to Italian football, the focus is on the European Championship which saw the Blue Team among the participants in the Final Four and the first rumors about the 2026 season.
As we are getting closer and closer to the start of the season, here’s some more about the tricolore movement, and so much has happened all around Italian Football during this month, so let’s get into it with a little bit of tomato sauce on top...
Nov 6, 2025
OTHER NEWS


Elite 5s is Back: Tournament 2 Hits Surrey Sports Park on April 18th
The first Elite 5s tournament rewrote the script on what British American football could look like on a single day. Now it's time to do it again, bigger, louder, and with even more on the line.
Elite 5s: NextGen lands at Surrey Sports Park on April 18th, bringing 144 of the best university-age players together across 8 teams in a pro bowl format. That's 13 games of full-contact, 5-a-side football packed into one day, and a £3,500 Moneyball prize pot waiting at the end of it.
Apr 13


BACK TO SCHOOL - IFL 2026 MIDTERM GRADES
With the Easter holidays already upon us, the IFL is taking a general Bye Week before resuming full steam ahead until the end of May with the Regular Season.
In this special edition of the Power Ranking, in addition to the usual commentary on the league games—only one this weekend—there's also a rating for the teams based on their performances this season.
1. Guelfi Firenze (A)
There's no getting around it. Guelfi Firenze's season start, undefeated in 14 consecutive game
Apr 2


WTF is going on in Spain?!
This is the most competitive season the LNFA has seen in decades, marked by the first loss of Las Rozas Black Demons in 2 years, who has recently fell against the Osos de Rivas.
After 9 weeks and 35 games played, we are in the midst of the LNFA season. With only one regular season week left, it’s safe to say that, at least this year, the Spanish league has turned into one of the most entertaining competitions in Europe.
I'm aware that a statement of that caliber is no joke,
Mar 31


Keegan McCormack-Reamer on Resilience, Resetting, and Starting Over
For Keegan McCormack-Reamer, this next move is about more than football. It is about trust, opportunity, and the chance to write a new chapter in a place that already feels familiar. As he begins his journey in Germany, the quarterback speaks openly about resilience, growth, and the motivation that continues to push him forward. With long-term goals, high standards, and a championship in his sights, he is approaching this fresh start with both gratitude and determination.
Ho
Mar 27


DAFL: A New Era for American Football in Southeastern Europe
American football in Southeast Europe is entering a new chapter with the creation of the Danube American Football League (DAFL). A regional competition built on ambition, collaboration, and a shared vision for growth.
The league was not created overnight. The idea of a regional competition had been circulating since 2019, when something close to a true regional platform last existed. Over the years, founding teams met in different competitive contexts. The Bucharest Titans p
Mar 19


IFL 2026 Preview
In Italy, once the NFL season is over, anticipation grows ever greater for the start of the Italian Football League.
The Italian Football League, now in its forty-fifth edition, is ready to return at the end of February, as per tradition, with plenty of players and plenty of stars, both established and emerging, ready to battle it out on the Italian pitches.
First Down Magazine, this year's Media Partner of FIDAF, will accompany you in this preview with the top names to fol
Feb 28


Does the NFL Have a Development Problem?
For several seasons now, a growing murmur has echoed through the corridors of the National Football League. The league has increasingly fast-tracked its young prospects, pushing them onto the field earlier than ever and handing them ever-greater responsibility. Some of those players never fully develop, hindered by deeper structural issues in their progression.
That trend has become impossible to ignore. In recent years, NFL franchises have entrusted rookies with enormous re
Feb 27


THE FIRST FFFA D1 POWER RANKING OF THE YEAR
Did you miss it? We did too! Here is the first power ranking of the D1 Élite 2026’s season!
Do not mind your favorite team position this week, it's still kinda hard to figure out who’s really good and who isn't.
1. Flash - La Courneuve 1-0
They faced a solid Leopards squad, but the scoreboard still reflected the gap between the two teams. The Flash relied on a brand-new dual threat in Keegan McCormack-Reamer (former Mercenaries QB in ELF), who was accurate and consistent w
Feb 12


The Forgotten Quarterback Who’s Making Seattle Dream
After a disastrous start to his career, Sam Darnold was widely seen as unfit for the NFL. But over the past two seasons, he has reinvented himself, first in Minneapolis, then in Seattle. As he prepares to play in his first Super Bowl, the entire league has changed its perspective on him.
Drafted by the New York Jets with the third overall pick in 2018, Sam Darnold endured a difficult start to his career in the league. Quickly labeled a “bust,” he struggled to embody the hope
Feb 5
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