Sunday’s AFC battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins was noteworthy beyond a wild ending. It was the first-ever NFL game in Frankfurt, Germany — giving fans in the Rhine-Main a chance to finally watch some live professional football close to home.
To commemorate the momentous occasion, fans at the Frankfurt Stadium took time to start singing John Denver’s famous melody, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” together in a beautiful display of community with sports. When we talk about the appeal of attending live sporting events, it’s these sorts of wonderful moments where everyone is having fun together at the same time.
It’s truly special:
50,000 NFL fans singing Country Roads by John Denver in Frankfurt, Germany. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/3B54S7ObOG
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) November 5, 2023
I get goosebumps every time I press play on that clip. Some things in football are just bigger than what’s actually happening on the field.
This was how Twitter reacted
Love me some John Denver. https://t.co/fpQt3Xs02d
— TeresaH (@TeresaHartogh) November 5, 2023
Who would have thought???🏈💖🇺🇸🚀 https://t.co/kOSS38qLWD
— Judy A. Jones (@EastGlacierMT) November 5, 2023
Germans know how to party!
— Derek Brad (@DerekBradPhoto) November 5, 2023
John Denver gets the Germans lit.
— Guy’s Snacks (@GuysSnacks) November 5, 2023
I dunno why 50k Germans singing John Denver in unison at an NFL game makes me think we'll be ok.
— Radio Justice 📻🎙⚖ (@justiceputnam) November 5, 2023
70,000 Germans singing John Denver in unison just hits. Tip of the cap friends.
— Gumbo (@therealpablo27) November 5, 2023
The greatest German, John Denver
— Jake Evans (@jakeevans0220) November 5, 2023
Never knew that Germans fw John Denver like that.
— Shawn (@trilwil92) November 5, 2023
Ok, not gonna lie, that John Denver moment in the Germany game was pretty cool.
— Michael Moore Jr. (@MikeWritesBH) November 5, 2023
