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WNBA Draft pick Cardoso gets emotional after message from Marta

The third overall pick was surprised with a message from one of her country’s all-time sporting greats

One of the biggest days of Kamilla Cardoso’s life was made even more special by a video message from one of her country’s all-time sporting greats.

The Chicago Sky picked Cardoso third overall in the WNBA Draft on Monday, just a week after the center led the University of South Carolina to a NCAA championship.

In the aftermath of her selection, Cardoso, a Brazil native, was shown a message from Orlando Pride star Marta.

In the message, Marta said: “We are so proud of you, whole Brazil likes watching you and we can’t wait to see you shine again.”

Cardoso grew emotional upon seeing the message, saying: “I’m really happy, I’m a huge fan!”

Marta has been named the FIFA World Player of the Year a record six times, and played in six World Cups with Brazil. Even at 38, she’s still a vital player for the Pride, scoring twice in four matches in the 2024 NWSL season so far.

Watch Marta’s message to Cardoso

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What to know about Packers’ international game in Brazil in 2024

The Packers will open the 2024 season with an international game in Brazil. Here’s what you need to know.

The Green Bay Packers will open the 2024 regular season with an international game in Brazil.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Packers’ Week 1 trip:

Where is the game?

Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. This will be the first-ever regular season NFL game in South America. São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil, the most populous country in South America. The stadium is home of Sport Club Corinthians, a professional soccer team in the highest tier of Brazilian soccer. It hosted six games in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 10 games in 2016 Olympic Games. The arena has a seating capacity of roughly 47,000 but can be expanded to over 60,000.

Who will the Packers play?

The Philadelphia Eagles, who finished 11-6 and made the playoffs in the NFC last season. Nick Sirianni’s team has made the playoffs each of the last three seasons, including as the NFC East champion in 2022. The Eagles started 10-1 last season but lost six of their final seven games, including a wild card round loss to the Buccaneers. Center Jason Kelce retired, running back DeAndre Swift left for the Bears and edge rusher Hasson Reddick was traded to the Jets, but the Eagles added running back Saquan Barkley and edge rusher Bryce Huff in free agency.

When is the game?

Friday, Sept. 6, or one day after the NFL regular season opens. The time of kickoff is TBD, but it is expected to be a primetime night game. More details will be known when the full schedule is released in the coming weeks.

Who will broadcast the game?

The game will be shown normally in local markets in Green Bay and Philadelphia. For everyone else, the game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock via NBC. Plans start at $5.99/month.

Is this a home or road game for the Packers?

This is a designated road game for the Packers. The Eagles are the home team. As a result, the Packers will play nine home games, seven true road games and one neutral site game in 2024. Green Bay will also avoid playing the Eagles in Philadelphia.

Why in Brazil?

The NFL is attempting to expand the game of Amercian football internationally. The league believes Brazil has 35 million or more NFL fans, and the Packers are one of the most popular teams in the country. The NFL will also hold games in the United Kingdom and Germany in 2024.

Why in Week 1?

Having an international game to open the season might be easier on teams than during the middle of the season. Teams get a week off between the final preseason game and the start of the regular season, and the Week 1 showdown in Brazil will be played on a Friday night. Both the Packers and Eagles will have ample time for travel and adjustment on both sides of the trip. Expect the Packers and Eagles to have home games in Week 2.

When is the last time the Packers opened at home?

It’s been a while! In fact, Matt LaFleur has never opened a season at home as the Packers coach. The last time the Packers played at Lambeau Field in Week 1 was 2018 (24-23 win over Bears).

Is this the Packers’ first international game?

No, the Packers played in London during the 2022 regular season, marking the team’s first international regular season game. Matt LaFleur’s team lost to the New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Green Bay also previously played preseason games in Winnipeg, Tokyo and Toronto.

Packers to play Eagles in NFL’s first-ever regular season game in South America

The Packers and Eagles will play the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in South America.

The Green Bay Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL’s first-ever regular season game played in South America. The Week 1 game, which is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6, will be played in São Paulo, Brazil.

Packers CEO and president Mark Murphy called it a “historic matchup” and said his team is “excited to play in front of our devoted fans in Brazil.”

The league estimates there are over 35 million NFL fans in Brazil. Continued growth internationally is a “critical and strategic priority for the NFL” moving forward.

“We’re proud to be part of the league’s continued global growth,” Murphy said.

While designated as the road team against the Eagles, the Packers are one of the most popular teams in Brazil and South America.

“The match-up between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles is an extremely exciting moment for the city of São Paulo,” said Mayor of São Paulo Ricardo Nunes. “These two franchises will certainly play a historic game, bringing great global visibility to our city and assist in our efforts to generate jobs and economic impact.”

The Packers have previously played in London in 2022 (regular season), Winnipeg in 2019 (preseason), Tokyo in 1999 (preseason) and Toronto in 1997 (preseason).

The NFL will also play games in London, U.K. and Munich, Germany in 2024.

Packers picked to play Eagles in Brazil to open 2024 season

The Packers will go to Brazil to play the Eagles in Week 1 to open the 2024 NFL season.

The Green Bay Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil to open the 2024 season, the NFL announced on Tuesday.

The international game — a potential battle of NFC heavyweights — will be the first NFL regular season game played in South America. It is scheduled for the Friday (September 6) night of Week 1, marking the first time the NFL has played a game on Friday night of the opening week since 1970. Official time for kickoff is TBD.

The Packers are one of the NFL’s most popular teams in Brazil.

While the Packers must now navigate an international trip to open the regular season, Green Bay will avoid playing the Eagles in Philadelphia. The game is designated as an Eagles home game, meaning the Packers will play nine home games, seven true road games and one neutral location game in 2024.

From Packers CEO Mark Murphy: “We’re looking forward to being a part of this historic matchup against the Eagles in São Paulo. 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.”

From Mayor of São Paulo Ricardo Nunes: “The match-up between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles is an extremely exciting moment for the city of São Paulo. These two franchises will certainly play a historic game, bringing great global visibility to our city and assist in our efforts to generate jobs and economic impact.”

The game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock via NBC but will also be available on broadcast TV in local markets (Green Bay, Philadelphia).

The Packers last played an international game in 2022 when they lost to the New York Giants in London.

Inter Miami owner Beckham says Neymar meeting ‘only for dinner’

Neymar recently said he’d love to play alongside Lionel Messi once again

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham posted a photo alongside Brazil superstar Neymar, but attempted to tamp down any speculation by saying that the meeting was “only for dinner.”

Given Miami’s recent track record of signing copious amounts of former Barcelona stars, Neymar would appear to fit the bill as an ideal addition for the Herons — roster rules notwithstanding.

Neymar added some fuel to the fire earlier this month when he told ESPN Argentina that he would love to once again play alongside Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

“Hopefully we can play together again,” Neymar said. “Leo is a great person, everyone knows him in football and I think he is very happy and if he is happy, I am too.”

Neymar, 32, only signed with Saudi power Al Hilal last summer, and is currently recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in October.

The Brazil star has been spotted around Miami in recent days, throwing the opening pitch at a Miami Marlins game, watching tennis at the Miami Open and partying with a host of celebs.

Beckham also got some face time in with Neymar, posting a photo on Instagram with the forward and his wife Victoria. Knowing that the picture would likely lead to even more speculation, Beckham added the caption: “Welcome to Miami my friend (only for dinner).”

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Either Packers or Browns will play Eagles in Brazil for Week 1 of 2024 season

The Packers could be the Eagles’ Week 1 opponent in Brazil to open the 2024 season, per Mark Murphy.

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said the NFL is still deciding between the Packers and Cleveland Browns as the opponent for the Philadelphia Eagles in the league’s international game in Brazil for Week 1 of the 2024 season, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

Murphy told reporters at the NFL Annual Meeting that the league is anticipating a decision on the Packers or Browns soon. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed an opponent for the Eagles would be decided within the next week or two.

The game — scheduled for São Paulo at the Corinthians Arena — will be the first-ever NFL regular season game in South America.

The Eagles are one of the Packers’ eight road games for 2024. Green Bay will play nine home games this season.

The team’s last international game was a 2022 trip to London, where they lost to the New York Giants.

One potential hurdle for the Packers, according to Murphy, is travel logistics. It’s possible the Packers would have to bus to Milwaukee to fly internationally to Brazil, potentially creating a competitive disadvantage, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

Official dates and kickoff times are scheduled to be released with the full 2024 schedule later in the offseason.

More information on the Brazil international game can be found here.

Spain vs. Brazil: How to watch international friendly, live stream

The two global powers meet in a high-profile friendly in Madrid

Spain will host Brazil on Tuesday in a showcase friendly at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

Both sides will be aiming to take home continental championships this summer, with Brazil participating in Copa América in the U.S. and Spain heading to Germany for Euro 2024.

Spain will be looking to end this international break on a high after losing 1-0 to Colombia on Friday in a friendly in London.

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Brazil, meanwhile, beat England 1-0 on Saturday, as 17-year-old Endrick stole the headlines with his first international goal.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Spain vs. Brazil (international friendly)

  • When: Tuesday, March 25
  • Where: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Madrid, Spain)
  • Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: FuboTV (WATCH LIVE)

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England vs. Brazil: How to watch friendly, TV channel, live stream

Two teams in the top five of FIFA’s rankings meet in a high-profile friendly

With both teams eying titles at major summer tournaments, England and Brazil will meet on Saturday in a high-profile friendly at Wembley.

England has come close at recent competitions, but the current generation of stars has yet to win a major trophy. The Three Lions will hope that changes at Euro 2024 this summer.

Brazil, meanwhile, will look to reclaim Copa América on U.S. soil after losing to Argentina in the 2021 final.

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The current international window will be the last one before the summer, making the match at Wembley crucial for both teams.

England will go into this match missing star striker Harry Kane due to injury, with Jordan Henderson and Cole Palmer also out injured.

England has beat Brazil just four times in 25 all-time meetings, with the last match between the two sides ending 0-0 in a 2017 friendly.

Following this match, both teams will close out the international break with another high-profile friendly. England will face Belgium, while Brazil will take on Spain at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

England vs. Brazil (international friendly)

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Peter King hints that Browns could play Eagles Week 1 in Brazil

The Browns could be heading to São Paulo in September

The 2024 NFL schedule is months away from being released, but one NFL insider has stated he is “feeling good” about the chances the Cleveland Browns will be the team to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo.

NBC Sports’ Peter King has confidence that the Browns will be traveling to take on the Eagles at Corinthians Arena for the first-ever NFL game in Brazil. The Browns have played one international game, a 33-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London in 2017.

To be honest, who is to say a Week 1 game in Brazil is too much more difficult than a Week 1 game in Philadelphia?

NFL names home team for all 2024 international games, none for Bills

No #Bills in Brazil or anywhere outside the USA in 2024… but here’s who will be the home teams:

The NFL has named all five teams that will be the home side in their games to be played internationally during the 2024 season.

The league will play three games in England, one game in Germany, and one game in Brazil.

The Buffalo Bills’ full list of opponents next season was finalized following the end of this year’s regular season. Buffalo was considered the “home” team when they played the Jacksonville Jaguars in October in London.

Previously we at least knew Buffalo would not be playing “overseas.” However, there was still the fifth and final contest to be named and that’s finally had the home team named.

With that answer revealed, we now know the Bills will not be playing anywhere outside of the United States next year. We know this because the NFL named all of the teams that will be considered the “home” side in each of those contests.

Buffalo is not scheduled to play any of them on the road next season. Therefore, get used to the U.S.A.

For those curious, here are those five home teams hosting an opponent internationally in 2024: