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Statement to the German American Football Fans

From Jerry B. Kurz, VP of International Development on behalf of AFL Commisssioner David Baker.

It is with great pleasure that I address you today, just one day after one of the biggest spectacles in the history of the NFL and American Football have just transpired. We here at the AFL are very happy to hear that there is still a very large following of Football in Europe, and especially in Germany. That is shown by the numerous Super Bowl parties that have taken place in the former NFLE cities and in various other locations throughout your country. This shows that the interest in Am. Football is alive and thriving in Germany.

The AFL is proud to have presented two tickets to ArenaBowl XXII to one lucky fan in Frankfurt at last nights event. ArenaBowl XXII is the highlight

of our upcoming 22nd Season, and we are very excited to be returning to the great city of New Orleans for another one of the biggest spectacles in the

yearly football calendar, and in our eyes- The biggest of the year.

We are currently in discussions with Huddle football magazine for more comprehensive coverage of Arena Football games and results, and we are

very happy with our current relationships with our TV partners in Germany, being NASN and Eurosport2. Please be sure to tune in another year of great

Arena Football action when our 22nd Season kicks off on February 29th, 2008.

In closing, I would like to address the question of our leagues plans for International expansion, specificlly expansion into Europe. This topic

has been reported on quite often in the past months, and it is surely a hot topic in your minds. Germany and continental Europe remain a high

priority in our long term plans. Our staff is working diligently to determine if and what our opportunities in Europe may be and we are currently engaged in discussions with potential Investors and Team Owners who share this interest. We here at the AFL are convinced that our game would enjoy great success in Europe, as was the case in the 1990’s at all 21 events that we staged in Germany, France and Spain. You, the fans have shown over the years that your deep and never ending commitment to the game of American Football do offer the opportunity for success in Europe with the right planning and initiatives. And we here at the AFL hope to enjoy that success with you, the fans. Please stay tuned!

I wish you all a great day.

Regards

Jerry B. Kurz

VP of International Development

(On behalf of AFL Commissioner David Baker)

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