Green Bay Packers to face Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil [Video]

The Green Bay Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the NFL announced on Wednesday.The game on Friday, Sept. 6, will be the first-ever regular-season game in South America.“We’re looking forward to being a part of this historic matchup against the Eagles in São Paulo,” said Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy. “We’re excited to play in front of our devoted fans in Brazil and help build upon the international popularity of the NFL and the Packers. We had a great experience playing internationally for the first time a couple of years ago and we’re proud to be part of the league’s continued global growth.” The game in Brazil will be played at Corinthians Arena. The venue is home to the Brazilian soccer team the SC Corinthians and hosted both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.The game will also be …