The NFL's Mexican office said that it is continuing its work to "bring a game to the country," according to LA AFICIÓN. It said in a statement, "We are continuing to work to return to Mexico with an NFL game; but while talks continue, as of today no decision has been made to hold a game in Mexico in 2016." This follows "published reports that there were teams, a venue and a date agreed upon for the game." The NFL explained that there are a series of requirements for a facility to meet to host a game (LA AFICIÓN, 1/4). Vic Tafur, who covers the Oakland Raiders for the San Francisco Chronicle, tweeted that he heard rumors the game would involve the Raiders and Houston Texans (Twitter).
COLOMBIAN FRIENDLIES: Four Colombian football clubs, América, Cali, Nacional and Independiente Medellín, will play games in Miami in January as part of their preseason. The games will take place at Florida International University Stadium. On Jan. 13, Cali will play Independiente Medellín and Nacional will play América. Jan. 16 will see Independiente Medellin play Nacional and Cali vs. América (
AS, 1/2).
