"That's not fair. The NFL, I feel, is doing us a disservice," fullback Kyle Juszczyk said two weeks ago in an exclusive interview with this news organization. "Because if we're going to talk about health and safety, to do two international games like that, it is almost like playing three games in 13 days," which is how the 49ers squeezed in the end of this past regular season."
"We are thrilled to return to Mexico and to play in front of one of the most passionate fan bases in the league," Guido said in an NFL-issued statement. "After two unforgettable experiences in 2005 and 2022 in Mexico City, we're excited to reunite with the Mexico Faithful and look forward to the energy local fans will bring in creating a true home-field advantage for our team abroad."
"SANTA CLARA - The globe-trotting 49ers will make NFL history next season by playing international games on two different continents, including hosting a game in Mexico City, the NFL announced Wednesday morning."
The San Francisco 49ers will play regular-season international games on two different continents next season, including a game in Mexico City and a season opener in Melbourne, Australia against the Los Angeles Rams. The schedule includes additional coast-to-coast U.S. travel. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk criticized the plan on health and safety grounds, saying two international games amount to playing three games in 13 days. Team CEO Al Guido expressed enthusiasm about returning to Mexico and the passionate fan base after prior experiences there in 2005 and 2022. No date or opponent has been announced for the Mexico City game, and the league indicated a December return to Mexico.
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