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Philadelphia's Brazilian Community Excited About Eagles-Packers Game In São Paulo

"We happy to have the Eagles in Brazil because we have families there," Petrilla said.

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September 4, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Brazilian community in Northeast Philadelphia is Philly Proud as the Eagles get ready for their first international football game.

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Brazilian native Cida Petrilla is among the many Eagles fans excited about the Birds playing their season opener in São Paulo on Friday night.

"We happy to have the Eagles in Brazil because we have families there," Petrilla said.

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