Bavarian Grass Works: NFL will pay up to €200 to replace wrecked surface
FC Bayern’s playing surface is about to get destroyed.
The NFL is set to play at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, with Bayern Munich facing potential construction site conditions on their own turf. The Detroit Lions and New England Patriots will occupy the stadium for their game, but the playing surface may need a replacement pitch after the event. According to Bild, the NFL will cover up to €200,000 in costs for the damaged grass.
This generous payout means Bayern Munich will not have to endure weeks of playing on a poorly maintained field and instead will have a brand-new hybrid pitch ready for their Bundesliga match against Köln next Friday. However, the Allianz Arena will transform into a bustling construction zone between Sunday and Friday, leaving the grounds crew with a challenging deadline.
While the NFL is covering the potential costs, the visitors should keep in mind that the Allianz Arena is primarily a football stadium, not a demolition derby venue. Let's hope the new surface endures longer than its predecessor, sparing Bayern Munich from further pitch-related issues.
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