By Canadian Press

CFL forms strategic partnership with German league

Jan 31, 2019 | 9:40 AM

TORONTO — The CFL’s international push continued Thursday as the league announced a partnership with Germany.

The CFL says it has formed a long-term strategic partnership with the German Football League (GFL) designed to grow the game in both countries.

The move follows a similar agreement with the Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional in Mexico.

GFL officials signed off on the move after two days of meetings at CFL headquarters in Toronto. The CFL says the first step of the agreement will see GFL players at the CFL’s national combine in March, an event that traditionally showcases the best Canadian players eligible for the draft.

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The CFL says it has discussed having the opportunities for Canadian players to play in Germany once their university or junior eligibility has expired. There also has been discussion about Germans playing in the Canadian university system.

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is meeting with other leagues across Europe next week.

The Canadian Press