Green Bay Packers to Play First International Game in Brazil

The Green Bay Packers are making history by taking their game international, as they gear up to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. This will mark the first regular season game ever to be played in South America, a significant milestone for the NFL’s global expansion efforts.

Mark Murphy, the Packers’ representative, expressed the team’s support for the league’s international initiatives, emphasizing the importance of reaching fans across the globe. Despite the Packers’ popularity in Brazil due to their rich history and community ownership, it seems that the New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, hold the top spot in terms of fan sentiment in the country.

Former NFL player turned media analyst, Pat McAfee, highlighted the increasing craze for American football in Brazil, attributing part of the interest to Gisele Bündchen’s influence as a Brazilian supermodel. He noted that Brazil, along with Italy and Canada, has been a growing market for the sport, with a significant uptick in fans over the years.

While Gisele Bündchen’s star power may have played a role in sparking interest in American football in Brazil, other factors such as Hollywood and Hip Hop references, as well as the emigration of soccer stars to other leagues, have also contributed to the sport’s rise in popularity.

With Brazil now being the second largest market for the NFL outside the US, the decision to host a game in the country speaks volumes about the league’s global reach and the growing fan base in South America. As the Packers prepare to make their mark in Brazil, football fans around the world eagerly anticipate this historic matchup on international soil.