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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Minnesota Vikings legends Brian Asamoah and Jordan Addison to visit Edinburgh to mark Scotland's cultural ties
Minnesota Vikings (via Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings are all set to bring current players Jordan Addison and Brian Asamoah and wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell with them to Edinburgh on July 3 as part of a cultural tour to mark the franchise's historic Scottish connection. The National Football League team, which is named after the Norse explorers as a nod to Minnesota's strong Scandinavian heritage, will greet local fans and experience traditional Scottish culture during the visit. Minnesota Vikings bring NFL flair to Edinburgh for cultural exchange with Scottish fans Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, linebacker Brian Asamoah, and two-time Super Bowl champion Keenan McCardell, now a coach with the Vikings' receivers, are to spend two days on a cultural and fan engagement tour in Edinburgh. The July 3 visit is part of the team's broader effort to strengthen global ties and acknowledge the Norse heritage that exists between Scotland and America's Midwest. The Minnesota Vikings are named in recognition of the state's strong Scandinavian heritage. As there were Vikings who arrived in Scotland over 1,200 years ago, the team's name is a resonance with similar historical origins in Scottish life. The trip is intended to honor these shared roots in a manner that counts and enhances the team's already passionate UK fan base. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Confirmed - This is the deadliest snake in the world Novelodge Undo 'Our organisation is honoured to have such a passionate and growing international fan base, many of whom call Edinburgh and Scotland home,' say the Minnesota Vikings. 'We are excited to meet as many of our Scottish Vikings fans as possible during our stay and hope this visit can become the first of many in the years to come. The players and Coach McCardell are hoping to soak in as much Scottish culture as they can over the course of the two-day visit, from sampling haggis to creating tartan. I know all three are also looking forward to spending time exploring Edinburgh, so our plan is to also take in as many sites around the city as possible.' The game marks the first of three such overseas games this year for the Minnesota Vikings, who have the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns in scheduled games played in Dublin and London later this year. The Steelers await the Vikings at Dublin's Croke Park on September 28, while the Browns are scheduled to play the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5. Also read: Minnesota linebacker Ivan Pace Jr announces sweet engagement news with Mckenziee Paigee The trip to Edinburgh will be the first of a series, with the Minnesota Vikings hoping to establish closer ties with their international fan base. As global engagement becomes an increasingly integral part of the NFL expansion plan, scenes like these show the desire of the league to bring American football closer to international fans. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
NFL stars set for special Edinburgh visit as American club celebrate 'shared historical ties' with Scotland
The Minnesota Vikings are heading to Scotland's capital next week. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... NFL giants Minnesota Vikings have confirmed they will make a special visit to Edinburgh in order to celebrate their 'shared historical ties' with Scotland - and fans will be able to meet them. As part of a two-day visit, current NFL stars Jordan Addison and Brian Asamoah will travel to the Scottish capital on Thursday July 3, alongside wide receiver coach and two-time Super Bowl winner Keenan McCardell as the NFC North team explore the sights and sounds of Edinburgh, and get introduced to some of Scotland's 'most iconic' traditions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Minnesota outfit are named the Vikings due to the American state's strong Scandinavian heritage, with the name chosen to reflect this cultural connection. They plan to use the visit to Edinburgh as a way to celebrate their shared historical ties, with Norse influence leaving a lasting impact after their arrival in Scotland around 1200 years ago. The Minnesota Vikings will visit Scotland next week. | Getty Images 'Our organisation is honoured to have such a passionate and growing international fan base, many of whom call Edinburgh and Scotland home,' say the Minnesota Vikings. 'We are excited to meet as many of our Scottish Vikings fans as possible during our stay and hope this visit can become the first of many in the years to come. 'The players and Coach McCardell are hoping to soak in as much Scottish culture as they can over the course of the two-day visit, from sampling haggis to creating tartan. I know all three are also looking forward to spending time exploring Edinburgh, so our plan is to also take in as many sites around the city as possible.' The visit will be one of three visits the NFL side make across the pond this year, with games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns scheduled to take place on September 28 and October 5 at Dublin's Croke Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London respectively. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Joseph celebrates 21-20 victory to become first ever Michigan flag football champions
NFL to allow players in 2028 Olympics for flag football [RAW] NFL owners voted unanimously on Tuesday at their annual meetings in Eagan to approve players competing in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Minnesota Vikings players Justin Jefferson and Brian Asamoah joined Roger Goodell at the news conference. 23:25 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
