NFL to return to Wembley for regular season game in 2008

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The New York Giants beat Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley in October in a highly-publicised event which attracted more than 81,000 fans.

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Success: More than 81,00 fans watched the New York Giants beat Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley

Despite driving rain it was considered a success by organisers on both sides of the Atlantic and will now be repeated as part of the NFL's international series of normal season fixtures.

"The game in London was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the entire 2007 season," said Goodell.

"The fan interest was tremendous. The passion they demonstrated for our sport that day continued throughout the season, as television viewership in the UK has grown by 40% since the game.

"We had an overwhelmingly positive response to the event from all involved - the teams, our sponsors and business partners and of course the fans themselves. We look forward to another spectacular event in 2008."

The teams involved in the fixture, as well as the venue and date, are expected to be confirmed during Super Bowl week - January 28 to February 3.

The NFL approved plans to stage a limited number of regular-season games outside the United States every year until 2011 in 2006.

NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood said: "In the build up to the Wembley game last October I said that it was an audition for future games.

"Clearly, the fans - with their passion and enthusiasm - have convinced the NFL that the UK should be rewarded with another game in 2008."