What’s up guys!
I’m here full of energy to share with you a journey that has been a mix of fun, learning and, of course, a lot of passion for American football! Over the last two years, I have immersed myself in this exciting universe, and now, with the bombshell news that Brazil will host an NFL game in September 2024, I decided to bring my excitement to the Daniela Dantas Blog!
My relationship with American football started in a very unusual way. I’m from Rio, but I moved to Rio Grande do Sul, where supermodel Gisele Bündchen is almost a local deity. As a good Brazilian, we love seeing her achievements around the world. When she married Tom Brady, the handsome football guy, it sparked our interest in the sport. I still remember the day I watched my first full game, Super Bowl LII, back in 2018. At U.S. Bank Stadium, in Minneapolis, the Philadelphia Eagles ended up surprising and beating the Patriots. And, yes, I was there more for the halftime show and “Gisele’s husband” than for the football, I confess!
But it wasn’t until 2021, when I found myself surrounded by American football fans at work, that things really started to change. A fellow Pittsburgh Steelers fan taught me the basics of the game, even using dominoes to illustrate the plays. And when I finally watched an entire Steelers game, on October 31, 2021, and they won, it was an explosion of emotion!
Since then, I have devoured every Steelers game that airs on Brazilian TV, absorbing every detail, learning from every play. And I can’t forget that epic trip I took to Pittsburgh in November 2023, when I went to a live game. It was an experience that marked my life!
And now, with the NFL landing here in Brazil, I’m more excited than ever to share my passion for American football with you. Over the next few months, I’ll be writing a series of posts here on the blog, covering everything from the basic rules to fun facts about the teams and players. I hope you embark on this journey with me!
Stay tuned to Daniela Dantas Blog so you don’t miss any news. Let’s go on this adventure together!
Hugs,
Dani