The NFL's debut in Brazil was marked by safety concerns, issues with streaming, a social media ban, and the color green.

The upcoming NFL game in South America on Friday has sparked discussions about player safety.

The NFL's first international game of the season will take place on Friday at Neo Quimica arena in São Paulo, Brazil, with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Green Bay Packers. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. This is the NFL's first game in South America.

Since 1970, the league has not had a Friday game during opening weekend that will be exclusively streamed on Peacock.

Despite the excitement surrounding the game, several complaints have been raised outside of its location.

GANG GREEN?

In the summer, Josh Jacobs of the Packers stated that both teams were instructed not to wear green due to "gangs" in the area, which would be problematic for Packers and Eagles fans.

In June, on Chris Long's podcast, Jacobs stated that the part of Brazil they were visiting did not allow green clothing. The reason given was related to gangs and other issues.

The issue of green at Neo Quimica arena is not related to gang activity.

The Corinthians, a Brazilian soccer club, reportedly requested the Eagles, the host team, to refrain from wearing green in their stadium due to its association with local rival club Palmeiras. According to The Associated Press, a Corinthians official stated on Sunday that the decision was made after the club's president made a request, stating that green was only allowed for visiting teams.

Instead of their usual colors, the Eagles will wear black helmets, white jerseys, and black pants, while the Packers will stick to their traditional white, yellow, and green attire.

How fans choose to show up is a different story.

SAFETY

The primary worry before Friday's game was ensuring the safety of the players and teams.

Darius Slay, an eagles cornerback, stated on his podcast that he was not excited about the trip to Brazil and had instructed his family not to attend his game there.

""I've been eagerly anticipating Week 1, but I must admit, I don't want to go to Brazil. The reason being, the crime rate is insane and they've warned us not to venture too far from the hotel," he said."

Eric Stokes, a Packers cornerback, was instructed not to leave the hotel while in Brazil. A.J. Brown, an Eagles wide receiver, stated that they had been given a list of "don'ts" and emphasized that their primary goal was to win the football game and return home safely.

When asked, DeVonta Smith responded with "No comment."

The São Paulo state government has announced that it will increase security measures for the upcoming team buses, deploying hundreds of police officers, providing escorts, and using trained dogs to detect explosive devices.

Security measures during the game will include helicopters and drones.

X GETS EXED OUT

Elon Musk's X has been banned by the Brazilian Supreme Court due to his failure to name a legal representative in Brazil during a monthslong feud with the justice over free speech and misinformation claims. As a result, his favorite NFL reporters will have to use a different social media platform to report on Friday's game.

Instead of using Twitter, reporters are now utilizing Facebook and Instagram Threads as their preferred social media platforms.

Using VPNs to bypass the ban carries a fine of approximately $9,000 per day.

SUBSCRIBE, OR MISS OUT

Unfortunately, Friday's game will only be available for streaming exclusively on Peacock, which means that viewers outside their respective markets will need to sign up for plans starting at $7.99 a month.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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