Philadelphia Eagles fans are on the trip of a lifetime in Brazil — and they can't wait for Friday night
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Eagles fans are on a trip of a lifetime and there is no doubt they're bringing the energy and the passion to Brazil.
"Even at the hotel I can tell they are not used to having this type of crowd that's at the bar all night long," Jaime Pagliei, The Philly Sports Guy, said.
Philly Sports Trips, which offers travel and tailgating experiences for Philadelphia Sports fans, is in Brazil. They have been our eyes and ears down south.
They've been capturing their excursions and allowing people to live through their experiences leading up to Friday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
"Doing the Eagles chant at Christ the Redeemer was awesome," Pagliei said. "And getting some of the Brazilians to yell, 'Go Birds,' and getting them to do Eagles chants in Portuguese is so much fun. We are getting them excited for the game as well."
Those on the trip say they love everything from the people to the culture and say they were welcomed instantly.
"You really realize how beautiful it is, how magnificent it is, and how kind people are and just want to spread the word and get people to come down here," Marisa Magnatta, from WMMR, said.
Quyim Hogue said he's tried to make all the Eagles' games that are played internationally "as a treat to myself" and loves meeting people in other countries who aren't as familiar with American football.
"You're going around people who are not really - not to say that they are not interested in American football, but it's just fun to see how they enjoy the sport as well," he said, rocking a green Eagles hoodie at the Philadelphia International Airport.
Fans say the Eagles chant continues to ring throughout Rio de Janeiro and they will keep the momentum going all the way to the game in São Paulo on Friday. They say the people of Brazil love their dedication.
"They are passionate people. They get it, but we have been hearing chants randomly. It's like a call. Once you hear the chant, you are like Eagles fans are here," Gayle Saunders said.
"We have turned a lot of people around us, both the vacationers and the people working here, to Eagles fans," Pagliei said.
The countdown is on until Friday and everyone in Brazil is trying to contain their excitement.
Father and son superfans pumped for Eagles in Brazil
Die-hard Eagles fans and father and son Krishna and Kevin Subramanian are making the trip to Brazil for Week 1 — but with limited flights out of Philadelphia International Airport, they're driving to New York to catch their plane — nonstop from John F. Kennedy International Airport to São Paulo.
Krishna first started cheering for the Eagles when he came to the United States in the 1980s and went to Drexel University.
"Him and my mom went to the game in London and I felt really left out," Kevin said. "So when this one hit the schedule, I had to be a part of it."
"We thought it would be worthwhile, once-in-a-lifetime to go to Brazil and see the Eagles. Go Eagles!" Krishna said.
