Kyle Shanahan: Rams lobbied to move home game against 49ers to Australia
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Key Points:
- The Rams successfully lobbied to have their home game against the 49ers moved from SoFi Stadium to Melbourne, Australia, to prevent a 49ers fan takeover at the venue.
- 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the Rams' push for the game relocation and expressed frustration over the move, while also joking about wanting the 49ers’ home game in Mexico to feature the Rams as visitors.
- Shanahan acknowledged the Rams’ desire to avoid a home game atmosphere dominated by 49ers fans, likening it to the Chargers' concerns about a potential Chiefs fan takeover at SoFi Stadium last year.
- The idea of both games in a home-and-home series being played internationally is unprecedented and would represent a unique scheduling twist if it ever occurs.
- For now, the Rams have succeeded in exporting a 49ers home game, highlighting the strategic use of international venues to influence fan presence and game atmosphere.
