From The Banner · Giana Han,Clara Longo de Freitas · · 1m 10s
Ravens Fans Build Brazil Flock
Brazilians create NFL community in Brazil with Ravens.
In brief
Brazilians create NFL community in Brazil with Ravens. Ravens fans in Brazil form a community to celebrate NFL games despite limited access to merchandise. Originally reported by The Banner.
Ravens fans in Brazil
André Suman meets Ravens draft pick Vega Ioane at a trading card event.
“I have a group with fans here, more than 200 Brazilians”
First game in Rio
Ravens play Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
“What’s up, Brazilians? Pleasure to meet y’all!”
Suman's story
Suman moved from Sao Paulo to Bel Air, Maryland.
“When I am at M&T Bank Stadium, it’s a nice feeling because I feel like there’s no other place in the world I want to be”
Ravens Flock
Suman started Ravens Brasil fan group in 2021.
“It’s a simple thing if you live here in the U.S., but for a friend in Brazil, they are going to frame it and put it in their bedroom”
Brazilian fans
Over half of Brazilian fans attend first NFL game.
“I cry because it’s crazy”
Suman's mission
Suman sends free NFL merchandise to Brazilian fans.
“I have sent I think more than 100 cards for fans in Brazil”
Ravens Brasil
Ravens Brasil is a fan group recognized as a Flock.
“We don’t want to compete with our local fan group where they’re planning things on their own”
Brazilian football
Suman watched Ravens play in 1993.
“I cry because it’s crazy”
First game
Franchescini watched Ravens win Super Bowl in 2013.
“I cry because it’s crazy”
Community
Suman connects with Brazilian fans through social media.
“We are trying to do something to create this atmosphere in the NFL game because, as Brazilian fans, we feel like we need to impress the NFL”
Merchandise
Football merchandise is scarce in Brazil.
“The lack of accessibility to merchandise in Brazil is a “pain point” for Luis Martinez”
Ravens response
Ravens contact Brazil Flock for game support.
“We don’t want to compete with our local fan group where they’re planning things on their own”
Brazilian game
Brazilian fans plan Brazilian game experience for Ravens.
“I cry because it’s crazy”
What it means
Ravens fans in Brazil form a community to celebrate NFL games despite limited access to merchandise.
