Several professional football clubs around the world feature an eagle prominently in their crest, nicknames, or branding. In American football, the most famous example is the National Football League franchise located in Pennsylvania. In soccer, prominent clubs featuring an eagle include Crystal Palace in English football, S.L. Benfica in Portugal, Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany, and Lazio in Italy. These clubs often incorporate the majestic bird of prey to symbolize strength, power, vision, and victory on their official team badges and merchandise.