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National Football League (NFL)

Sports league

About

The Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano, commonly referred to as the NFL, is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The league was founded on August 20, 1920, as the American Professional Football Association (APFA), with ten teams from the Midwest. The APFA changed its name to the National Football League in 1922 and has since become one of the most popular and successful sports leagues in the world. The NFL is known for its high-energy games, iconic teams, and legendary players. The league's championship game, the Super Bowl, is one of the most-watched television events in the United States, with over 100 million viewers tuning in annually. The NFL is also renowned for its rigorous schedule, with each team playing 16 games during the regular season, followed by a single-elimination tournament to determine the league champion. The NFL's rich history, coupled with its current popularity, has cemented its status as a beloved and integral part of American sports culture.