Football fans love arguing about indirect dominance. If Nottingham Forest beats Liverpool, and Liverpool beats Manchester City, is Nottingham Forest technically better than Manchester City? The imperialism map brings this logic to life. It allows mid-table or relegation-threatened clubs to briefly rule massive empires if they pull off a giant-killing upset against a top-tier side holding vast territories. 2. Gamification of the Fan Experience
It’s a way to visualize which teams are truly dominating, turning a single upset into a massive land grab. NFL Imperialism Map: Domination Across America imperialism football map