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THE MOST COMPETITIVE LEAGUE IN EUROPE IS STILL KEEPING US AT THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS
I don’t have a lot to say except that I know you guys missed my articles. I’m glad to be back and lets get right into it.
8. RAIDERS TYROL (0-8)
It’s extremely disappointing to see such a historically good team be so bad this season. Their players are consistently putting up amazing numbers that get them on leaderboards, but that’s just not enough if the whole team is bad.
7. FEHERVAR ENTHRONERS (2-6)
After two wins in a row, the Enthroners got their ass beaten by the Gr
Jun 11
European Football Returns as AFLE and EFA Seasons Take Shape
AFLE Finally Gets Underway
After months of speculation, heated exchanges between fans and even franchise owners, and, above all, serious doubts about their long-term viability, the AFLE finally kicked off this weekend. With that, both European leagues are now officially underway, as the EFA had already opened its season just one week earlier.
Most of the uncertainty surrounded the London Warriors, the British AFLE franchise that had only revealed its name and logo a few da
May 29
AFL Mid-Season Power Ranking
1.DANUBE DRAGONS(5-1)
The Dragons are arguably the strongest team in the league right now and the loss against the Graz Giants changes little. I know that the players and the coaches internalised every single mistake and will not let them happen again. The Dragons are probably going to be in the final this season and there is nothing you can do about that.
2. VIENNA KNIGHTS (5-1)
For a team that’s new to the league the Knights are really making a statement. They are a domi
May 20
ALMOST HALFWAY THERE: AFL WEEK 4 RECAP
This week was like a groundhog's day. The winners from last week didn't change at all. The only thing that did change, is how easily they won this time. Let's get into it.
GRAZ GIANTS VS FEHERVAR ENTHRONERS (31:8)
The Graz Giants seem to be back to their own serves after their first win last week. The practices are probably becoming harder and harder in anticipation of their game against the Vienna Vikings next week. As for the Enthroners, I’m honestly really disappointed.
Apr 28
AFL WEEK 3 WAS BLOWOUT WEEK
Last week kept us on our toes with a 17 Point difference across all games. This week it was pure domination. Three out of four games ended with a blowout. Giants got their first win, Prague got their first loss. Another fascinating week in the most competitive Football league.
DANUBE DRAGONS VS PRAGUE BLACK PANTHERS (24:0)
The two undefeated teams came head to head this week and it turned out nothing like I expected. The Dragons secured an incredible 24:0 win against the Bl
Apr 24
14 POINTS DIFFERENCE ACROSS 4 GAMES: AFL WEEK 2 HAD US ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS
Yes you heard that right. 4 games were played last weekend and the outcomes were so close, that there was only a 14 point difference between the losing and winning teams across all games. There wasn't a single match this week where you could be sure who will win before the third quarter. Lets unpack this together.
DANUBE DRAGONS VS TIROL RAIDERS (14:7)
WHAT A GAME. The Raiders got themselves an early touchdown in the first quarter and thought they had it in the bag. Second
Apr 16
OTHER NEWS
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
First Down Magazine's IFL 2026 Season Awards!
With the Italian Bowl 2026—the 45th edition in Italian football history—just a week away, it is time to present awards to the top players of the season that is now drawing to a close.
Ahead of the grand finale, the Italian editorial team at First Down Magazine is announcing its picks for the season's top players in Italian Football’s Top tier.
The categories are:
MVP (Most Valuable Player)
OPOY (Offensive Player of the Year)
DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year)
MIP (Most Imp
Jul 3
XLeague Breakdown!
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
Jun 30
AFLE and EFA Hit Cruising Speed as Early Contenders Begin to Emerge
The 2026 European football season is no longer warming up. Both the AFLE and the EFA are already moving at full speed, and after another packed weekend of football, the early shape of both competitions is becoming clearer. Some teams are confirming their status as contenders, others are still searching for rhythm, and several teams that looked beaten have shown enough fight to suggest that this season will not be short on drama.
AFLE Week 2: Vikings Stay Perfect as Thunder,
Jun 5
Northern Cyprus American Football League: 2025-2026 Season Report Card
With the final whistle blown and the championship trophy lifted, another thrilling inaugural season of the Northern Cyprus American Football League has come to an end. It was a year defined by tactical evolutions, fierce gridiron battles, and critical growth both on the field and in officiating standards. After a roller-coaster ride of injuries, comebacks, and internal team dynamics, it’s time to look back at the entire journey and grade all four programs based on their perfo
Jun 4
Have you heard of the IFL 2 and 9FL?
Italian football isn't just about the Italian Football League. The two lower divisions have provided just as much entertainment and plenty of surprises in the three months of the regular season just concluded.
Between the movement's fallen nobles, developing local projects, and countless hidden talents, the two leagues have kept pace with the main league, successfully providing thrills to both insiders and fans across the country.
In this article, we explore the journeys of
Jun 1
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