The Packers and Eagles are set to face off on Friday for a Week 1 matchup in Sao Paulo, Brazil. As of now, many fans and even players have voiced serious concerns about the players and potentially their families traveling to South America for the game.
However, a user on social media named Frank Michael Smith has spoken up about his own experiences in Brazil to ease everyone’s minds. He addresses some of the major concerns people have, such as the criminal activity of players and their overall safety.
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“Players are reportedly not bringing family as they’re instructed to hole up inside their hotels,” Smith said. “This is being completely overblown, but there is some truth to the concerns… Is it smart to keep your phone in your pocket? Yes. Do you have to treat your hotel like a bunker? Absolutely not, and it’s sad to hear star players (like AJ Brown and Darius Slay) suggest it…”
Smith also mentioned that Packers and Eagles players should take a few more precautions.
“Just like traveling abroad anywhere, you have to act appropriately,’ he continued “As long as you’re respectful, not flaunting jewelry and being mindful of your phone, you’ll experience one of the greatest cultures in the world…”
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Of course, if the NFL did think that any Packers or Eagles players were seriously in danger, there’s a small chance they’d schedule a game there.
Packers-Eagles Matchup Will Be The First NFL Game Ever In South America
this Week 1 matchup will be the first of its kind. The NFL has never hosted a game in South America.
The game is seen as an attempt to grow the sport to a wider audience and attract new viewers who otherwise have little knowledge of the league.
Despite this being the first game in South America, there have been a total of 50 international games.
