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LPFA Playoffs Deliver Drama as Devils Stay Perfect and Crusaders Complete Historic Comeback
The LPFA semifinals delivered two very different games — one defined by control and discipline, the other by chaos, momentum swings, and one of the greatest comebacks the league has seen in recent years.
The result? The Lisboa Devils remain unbeaten and advance to yet another final, while the Cascais Crusaders survive an instant classic against the Lisboa Navigators to set up a highly anticipated championship clash.
Lisboa Devils 16 – 7 Braga Warriors
Silent dominance send
May 12
LPFA Regular Season Finale: Playoff Picture Set as Devils Stay Perfect
The 2026 LPFA regular season has officially come to a close, and with it, the playoff picture is now fully defined. While some teams entered the final week fighting for survival, others used it as a statement opportunity — or a chance to fine-tune ahead of the postseason.
At the end of it all, the Lisboa Devils remain unbeaten, the Braga Warriors claim the final playoff spot, and the Lisboa Navigators quietly prepare for their title push.
Braga Warriors 28 – 18 Lisboa Bulld
May 2
Portuguese American Football League – Weeks 7 & 8
Playoff Picture Begins to Take Shape
As the Portuguese American Football League approaches the final stretch of the regular season, every result begins to carry heavier weight in the playoff race. Weeks 7 and 8 provided a clearer picture of where each team stands — with some solidifying their position among the contenders while others now appear to be playing primarily for development heading into next season.
With the Lisboa Devils on a bye week, three matchups highlighted
Mar 16
Portuguese American Football League – Week 1
Built in the Trenches: Week 1 Proves the League Is Faster, Tougher and Here to Compete
Week 1 rarely tells the whole story, but it always reveals tendencies: who is prepared, who is still experimenting and who already looks like they’ve been playing meaningful football for months.
The opening weekend of the Portuguese American Football League didn’t feel like a cautious start to a season. It felt sharp, physical and tactically mature — three games decided less by big plays
Feb 3
Cascais Crusaders Look to Overwhelm Struggling Lisboa Bulldogs in Week 7 Mismatch
Cascais Crusaders (1-1) face Lisboa Bulldogs (0-3) in Portuguese American Football League. Can Bulldogs upset favored Crusaders?
Apr 4, 2024
Desperation Bowl: Bulldogs and Warriors Clash in Must-Win Matchup
Lisboa Bulldogs face Braga Warriors in a pivotal Week 5 clash, both winless. Ground game vs. balanced offense in a desperate bid for playoff
Mar 16, 2024
Week 5 Showdown: Undefeated Devils Face Off Against Strong Renegades
Undefeated Devils face tough Renegades in a pivotal Week 5 clash, shaping playoff race in Portuguese American Football League.
Mar 16, 2024
Cascais Crusaders Favorable Against Enigmatic Lisboa Navigators
Catch the clash as Cascais Crusaders battle Lisboa Navigators in Portuguese American Football League. Favorites face enigmatic challengers i
Mar 9, 2024
LPFA Weekend Showdown: Anticipated Battles Heat Up Portuguese Gridiron!
Exciting weekend ahead in the Portuguese American Football League (LPFA)! Top teams clash for gridiron glory in thrilling matchups.
Feb 16, 2024
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İTÜ HORNETS — INTERVIEW WITH HEAD COACH AHMET ÖZMEN
We've now won four championships in the university league, and in that arena we've long been a college team playing football at the very top level. In past years, though, as a club we struggled to carry that success over to the pro league. Even though the 2022 pro semifinal was a huge blow for us, I'd say it was the game that fueled our ambition and made us more determined than any other. But reducing the four championships won over the last two years — across both the pro an
Sep 15
2026 GFL Power Rankings — Week 18 Update
Biggest Takeaway
As the GFL season moves toward the postseason, the league has started to separate into clear tiers. At the top, three teams have consistently looked like the strongest championship threats.
Dresden Monarchs/Potsdam Royals/Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns
The Dresden Monarchs, Potsdam Royals, and Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns have separated themselves from the rest of the GFL.
These are clearly the three strongest teams in the league and the teams best positioned to ma
Sep 11
BELICHICK’S TAR HEELS WIN THE AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC
DUBLIN DRESSES UP FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL AGAIN
Throughout the week, Dublin’s streets were dressed in TCU purple and unmistakable Carolina Blue, and long before kickoff it felt as though the Horned Frogs held a slight advantage in the stands.
Close to 10,000 fans had travelled from Texas, filling the pubs of Temple Bar and much of the city centre with TCU colours. In total, more than 14,000 supporters made the trip from the United States for this year’s Classic. Fewer than in
Sep 4
FLORIAN BIERBAUMER INTERVIEW - “Seikovits and I played rock-paper-scissors to decide…”
“Seikovits and I played rock-paper-scissors to decide…”
Florian Bierbaumer is one of the star players of the Vienna Vikings. The Graz native, who carries the nickname “Cheat Code”, recently had to take an enforced break due to an ankle injury but used the time to try out new things alongside his recovery.
The former NFL hopeful looked back on his AFLE season so far exclusively with First Down Magazine, spoke about his experience as a co-commentator, his collaboration with f
Aug 13
IFL Teams Get Their Grades!
With the IFL having wrapped up its 2026 season about a month ago — featuring the Guelfi Firenze victory over the Panthers Parma in Ferrara—the final bell has rung, and it is time to grade the teams in the top league.
This article reviews the season for the nine teams competing in the First Division of Italian Football.
Which teams made the grade, which ones have work to do before the new term, and which ones failed?
Guelfi Firenze: A
The Italian Football League’s model te
Aug 6
SUPERSERIEN TAKEAWAYS 2026
Tyresö gets it’s championship
After a lot of years of being the dark horse to win the prestigious SM-Guld, the Tyresö Royal Crowns can finally call themselves Champions of Sweden upsetting #1 seed Carlstad and #3 seed Stockholm in the semis and final respectively.
This team had arguably no weakness and only finished in the #4 seed by having a game overturned and losing to both SMM and Calrstad with only one score each during the regular season.
While the semi against the C
Jul 16
Perfect From Start to Finish: Budapest Cowbells Capture the HFL Championship
The HFL Championship Game had everything fans could ask for. Hard hits, defensive stands, momentum swings, and late-game drama. After an unbeaten regular season, the Budapest Cowbells completed the job, defeating the Győr Sharks to finish the year with a perfect record and lift the HFL trophy.
It wasn't an offensive shootout. Instead, it was a defensive battle for most of the afternoon, with both teams refusing to give an inch.
The game opened with an early fumble by the Co
Jul 14
DAFL History Made: Wild Boars Complete a Perfect Season to Become the First DAFL Champions
The inaugural DAFL Championship delivered an exciting battle between the Wild Boars and the Bucharest Titans. Both teams entered the final determined to make history, but in the end, it was the Wild Boars who proved why they had been the league's most dominant team all season.
From the opening kickoff, both offenses showed they were ready for the big stage.
The Wild Boars struck first as RB Bogdan Djordjevic powered into the endzone to give his team an early lead. The Titan
Jul 14
IFL - Italian Bowl Weekend Recap
The Italian Bowl Weekend took place in Ferrara on July 4–5, 2026, with all three FIDAF senior football finals held at the same venue: the Paolo Mazza Stadium.
Saturday saw action from the IFL2 and the IFL, while Sunday’s stage belonged to the Nine Football League - the third division of Italian football.
Who won the three titles? Who were the standout players? What tone will the sport set for the coming year?
2026 Italian Bowl – Guelfi Firenze vs. Panthers Parma: Guelfi’s
Jul 9
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