The NFL just dropped its 2025 International Games schedule, and it’s a clear sign that the league is thinking bigger than ever. This year, the iconic cities of Dublin, London, Berlin, and Madrid will play host to regular-season matchups for the first time in history. It’s more than just football crossing borders. It’s a celebration of culture, connection, and the global heartbeat of the game. But what truly set the internet buzzing? The trailer for the Madrid game. And right at the center of it all stood UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria.
Topuria isn’t just a fighter. He’s a phenomenon. Born in Germany to Georgian parents, raised in Spain, he represents a new era of athletes who transcend borders. His rise hasn’t just been meteoric, it’s been magnetic. He carries the pride of Spain on his shoulders, and the NFL’s choice to spotlight him says everything: this isn’t just about exporting football. It’s about belonging.
🇪🇸 Ilia Topuria is featured in the trailer for the first ever regular-season NFL game in Spain 🏈
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In choosing Topuria, the NFL didn’t just pick a star. They picked a symbol—a man who speaks to a generation and reflects the culture and energy of Spain right now. This isn’t some generic promo; this is a message: the NFL is here, and it gets it.
Headlining the very first regular-season NFL game in Spain is a massive moment for Topuria, but it’s just as big for the league. It’s the perfect match of global ambition and local heroism. And for Topuria, it’s another milestone in a year where he’s not just winning fights, he’s winning hearts. On the field, in the octagon, and beyond, Ilia Topuria is showing the world what Spanish greatness really looks like.
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Suggests Interim Title Fight Between Ilia Topuria Vs. Charles Oliveira
Speaking with Submission Radio, Javier Mendez revealed that Islam Makhachev is preparing to move up and challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title. While Makhachev has no plans to vacate his lightweight belt, Mendez believes the UFC should book an interim title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira to keep the division moving.
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Indeed, it will be interesting to see the fight between Topuia and Charles Oliveira. If Topuria pulls off a solid win, he can directly make a statement that he was always ready for the lightweight title.
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