You have a strong connection to football from playing flag football and refereeing games. What led to that?
When I started following the Eagles games, I really wanted to experience that in some way. It was all so incredible, so exciting, so cool. So I started looking for football and flag football teams in my region. And that completely changed my life. Today, I dedicate myself 100 percent to the flag football community in Brazil, helping with the organization of championships, refereeing games, and creating courses and videos to teach the rules of flag football with my husband (who is also a referee and an Eagles fan). This is our life 24/7.
How impactful was it for the Eagles to play in Brazil in 2024 against the Packers?
It was much more than a dream come true because I had never even dreamed that this could happen someday. It was very exciting when it was announced that we would have the first NFL game in Brazil. And then came the news that it would be an Eagles game. I couldn’t believe it was real, my team playing in my country, in my city! And this game greatly strengthened the Eagles fan community here in Brazil. I already knew many fans, but it’s clear that we now have the biggest Philadelphia Eagles fan base in Brazil ever!
What did it mean to attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and represent the Eagles and Brazil?
Representing the Eagles and Brazil in the NFL Draft is a great honor and a great responsibility. I know how passionate Eagles fans are around the world, and I know that we are spread across many countries and how important the Philadelphia Eagles are to each of us. Each fan lives a different reality in their country, in their city, and often watching an Eagles game is what makes us enter another state of mind and connect with something bigger, where our priority will always be to cheer and push the Philadelphia Eagles to victory, no matter what.
What was your reaction to being named the Ultimate International Fan of the Year?
I really wasn’t expecting it! When they called me to give me the news, it took me a while to understand that I had been named Ultimate International Fan of the Year. And when I understood what was happening, I was very, very happy and emotional.
What was it like sharing that experience with the NFL Commissioner?
I think the most exciting part was hearing from the Commissioner himself that he knew my story and that he truly thought I deserved that nomination. I never imagined that one day the NFL Commissioner would know who I am and suddenly he was praising my work; it was unbelievable!
How was your time at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh?
The entire experience was simply perfect! From the moment we arrived, we had the opportunity to meet the Commissioner, then we got to see behind the scenes of the Draft, see how everything worked, and participate in the three days of the Draft, having the opportunity to announce a pick (fifth-rounder Cole Payton) on the main stage. Simply an extraordinary and once-in-a-lifetime experience!