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sports1 year ago

"Color Clash: Eagles and Packers Face Jersey Ban in Brazil Soccer Showdown"

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers may face a jersey ban in Brazil for their upcoming game at Corinthians Arena, as the Brazilian soccer team Corinthians, the stadium's home team, has an informal ban on the color green due to its rivalry with Palmeiras. Both teams have green home jerseys, and it remains uncertain how the situation will be resolved, as the NFL's rules limit the options for alternate jerseys and helmets.

sports-travel1 year ago

"NFL's International Expansion: Packers vs. Eagles in São Paulo for 2024 Season Opener"

The Green Bay Packers will open the 2024 NFL season in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the first regular-season NFL game in South America. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern hemisphere, not the federal capital of Brazil, and has a ban on fans wearing the color green at the venue, Corinthians Arena. Soccer is a big deal in Brazil, but American football has found a foothold in the country, and São Paulo has the largest population of Japanese citizens outside of Japan.

sports1 year ago

NFL's First Game in Brazil: Packers vs Eagles in São Paulo

The Green Bay Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL's first regular-season game in Brazil at Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena, where there's an informal ban on the color green due to the rivalry between the home team, Corinthians, and their rivals Palmeiras. The game, scheduled for September 6, will be streamed exclusively on Peacock and available on free broadcast television in the local markets of the Eagles and Packers. This marks the Packers' second international game in three years and the first Friday night game on the season's opening weekend since 1970.

sports2 years ago

NFL Expands International Reach with 2024 Regular-Season Game in São Paulo, Brazil

The NFL will play a regular-season game in São Paulo, Brazil in 2024, marking its first game in South America. The game will be held at Corinthians Arena, a FIFA World Cup site, and will be part of the league's efforts to expand globally. In addition to Brazil, the NFL will also play games in London and Germany in 2024, and plans to expand its international slate starting in 2025.