Turns out Travis Kelce is as loved in Brazil as he is in the U.S.
Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs headed to São Paulo, Brazil, this week for their season-opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Footage shared across social media showed Brazilian fans mobbing the team and showing their support at the airport.
One video from NFL Brasil shows Kelce walking from the Chiefs' plane to ground transport as fans leaned over barriers, desperate to reach him. Kelce didn't seem to mind the outward display of love, as he walked along the barrier with a big smile, giving fans high-fives.
Fellow Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones also received a lot of love from the crowd. Fans broke out chanting "Mahomes" as he walked through the sea of supporters.
Jones was eager to hype up the crowd as he walked through with his suitcase, flashing a huge smile and acknowledging the surrounding fans.
Fans are accustomed to the Jacksonville Jaguars playing at Wembley Stadium in London, but the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup marks the NFL's first-ever regular-season opener in South America.
Many fans have wondered why the game is taking place in Brazil, but the decision ultimately highlights the NFL's push to plant deeper roots overseas. The international matchup is part of a broader $23 billion plan to grow the NFL overseas, according to TalkSport.
Launching Week 1 on previously uncharted territory signals a season opener meant to blend global reach with local energy. And based on the crowd's reaction to the Chiefs' arrival, it's shaping up to be a good decision.
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