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Who are the Philadelphia Eagles playing in Brazil on opening day?

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The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make NFL History in 2024, as they will open their regular season in Brazil, the first-ever Game in South America . The Game is part of the NFL International Series, which aims to expand the league’s global footprint and fa NBA se. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the landmark event on Monday. The Eagles are honored to have been selected for this historic spectacle, according to owner Jeffrey Lurie, who said the team looks forward to experiencing the warm, vibrant, and welcoming environment of Brazil , one of the world’s most culturally diverse nations. The Eagles. In Brazil. Week 1. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/onsZ4DRvFT — NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2024 But who will the Eagles play against in Brazil for their opening game? The Eagles’ opponent hasn’t yet been decided. The game will take place on Friday, September 6, at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo , a venue that hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. Playing on Friday ni...

Why is André Onana playing for Manchester United against Spurs and not Cameroon at AFCON 2023?

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Managers across Europe and beyond have started feeling the effects of some of their star players jetting off to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup (both confusingly played in 2024). Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen have left Liverpool and Napoli with perhaps the biggest gaps to fill, but Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana remains at Old Trafford and started the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur despite being selected for AFCON 2023 for Cameroon. The 27-year-old, who has had a difficult start to life in England and doesn’t want to risk losing his place in the team , had initially hoped to play for United against Spurs on Sunday and Travel out to Ivory Coast for The Indomitable Lions’ first Game of the tournament against Guinea only 24 hours later . However, it has been decided Onana will be excused from playing for his country on Monday and there are now suggestions he may not feature in the com Pet ition at all , the latest twist in his t...