To present? Discussions about Taylor Swift at the start of the NFL season

On Thursday, the new NFL season was ushered in with the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs – but the opening game is already causing heated discussions among fans! The reason is a 30-second promo video from the professional league on Xwhich prominently features Taylor Swift (34): In the clip, the singer can be seen cheering and cheering five times. The highlight of the video is the footage from the recent Super Bowl LVIII, in which the blonde and her player boyfriend Travis Kelce (34) exchange a passionate kiss after the Chiefs’ victory.

The strong presence of the 34-year-old in the promo clip divides the fans: While some find her presence distracting and criticize it for distracting from the actual action on the field, others praise Taylor’s Influence on sport. “Why the hell is Taylor so often in this video?”, “What does a kiss have from Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to do with the NFL?” Or “Hat Taylor bought the NFL or something?”are just some of the negative comments on the platform.

Since Taylor Being together with the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs boosts the marketing of the games many times over. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the musician for this and acknowledged her ability to attract new viewers and increase interest in football. “She knows what good entertainment is and I think that’s why she loves NFL football. I think it’s great that she’s a part of it”he made clear at a press conference before the Super Bowl, adding: “Obviously it creates a buzz, especially among young women.”