European franchise a question for NFL - Belichick

NFL fixtures regularly take place across Europe throughout the season and there also has an international pathway for players, but all 32 franchises are in the United States.

Belichick was speaking in Dublin ahead of the American College Classic between his North Carolina Tar Heels side and the Texas Christian University, which is the opening round of the season.

The 74-year-old - regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time - took over as head coach of UNC in 2025 after a glittering 23 years with the New England Patriots in the NFL, where he won six Super Bowls.