# Ravens Fans Build Brazil Flock

> Brazilians create NFL community in Brazil with Ravens.
- Title: Ravens Fans Build Brazil Flock · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Brazilians create NFL community in Brazil with Ravens. Ravens fans in Brazil form a community to celebrate NFL games despite limited access to merchandise.
- Keywords: ravens, brazil, flock, nfl, seattle, bel air, sao paulo, m&t bank stadium, ravens fan group, merchandise, football, nfl games
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-fan-flock-brazil-XTSXEOOOT5G5FGXZ2QGLQGYCL4
- Author: Giana Han,Clara Longo de Freitas
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ravens, brazil, flock, nfl, seattle, bel air, sao paulo, m&t bank stadium, ravens fan group, merchandise, football, nfl games
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ravens fans in Brazil form a community to celebrate NFL games despite limited access to merchandise.