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Open Thread: Packers, Eagles face off in Brazil on Friday night in Week 1

El fútbol americano de la NFL ha llegado a Brasil.

For the first time in NFL history, a regular season game will be played in Brazil. The city of São Paulo will open Corinthians Arena to the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles who will kick off their seasons on Friday night.

“This landmark first international game in South America demonstrates the ongoing expansion of our global footprint,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a press release. “Playing on Friday night of Week 1 is a unique way to highlight our international growth and ambitions.