The most important game in American sports will take place this February 11 in Las Vegas, when the Kansas City Chiefs, led by superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, try to repeat the title they won last year, while the San Francisco 49ers have the eyes on their starting quarterback, Brock Purdy, who has exceeded all expectations. Super Bowl number 58 is expected to be the most watched in history, with the expected – although not confirmed – presence of the mega pop star, Taylor Swift, and with a halftime show starring Usher.
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'Sin City' is going to be the home of what could be the most watched American football game in the entire history of the sport.
On the one hand, the Kansas City Chiefs go to the Super Bowl as the experienced team. After going through the postseason as the 'underrated' squad, those led by the legendary Andy Reid managed to beat the strongest teams in their division, with the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens being the most complex obstacles that the 'chiefs' overcame .
With an offense led by two-time NFL champion Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs are basing their offensive hopes on their quarterback's partnership with tight end Travis Kelce, who recorded 95 catches, five touchdowns and 984 yards in the season. regular season.
The Kansas City team already knows what it is to be a champion, having been crowned three times in 1970, 2020 and 2023, when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a heartbeat. However, in 2024, the Chiefs face a story worthy of a movie that threatens to frustrate their two-time championship.
Those from San Francisco have written a 'Hollywood' story around their current starting quarterback, Brock Purdy. Him being chosen last in the 2022 Draft, and therefore named 'Mr. Irrelevant' by the NFL itself, Purdy came to the 49ers as the third option to throw on the team, behind the rookie superstar Trey Lance and the experienced Jimmy Garoppolo.
However, luck smiled on Purdy. After the injury of both quarterbacks in front of him, the rookie was the only option for the Californian team for the remainder of 2022, proving his worth and leading San Francisco to the division final that year, finally being defeated by Philadelphia but earning a place on the 49ers' starting team, in the midst of building a lineup to seek the championship in the coming years.
“Honestly, people can overlook you and say all they want about you, but in the end it comes down to believing in yourself,” Purdy said before the championship game.
Taylor Swift fever reaches the Super Bowl
While on the field the teams live a fierce story of sporting triumph, off it, spectators will also be attentive to the presence of a specific person. The multi-award-winning American pop singer Taylor Swift went around the world, taking a plane after performing a concert in Japan, heading to the United States, where she arrived on Saturday.
After making her relationship with Travis Kelce official, the news has taken American football to another dimension in terms of popularity. Chiefs games have now become a socialite fashion space, with Taylor Swift in the stands attracting the attention of millions of viewers who previously did not tune in to the games, generating audience records never before experienced by the team.
This has been the subject of debate on social media, as the most radical American football fans complain about Swift's prominence in broadcasts, being shown by cameras up to five times per game.
The 34-year-old music megastar is not confirmed to attend the game in Las Vegas. However, her fans will be attentive to her presence and what she can generate in audience for the match.
Usher, owner of the halftime show
In addition to the passion of the game itself, the Super Bowl is watched worldwide for its halftime show. Year after year, world-class musical artists perform during the game's halftime minutes, forging a decades-long tradition and infiltrating the collective memory with performances by music legends such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Snoop Dogg, Madonna and many others. .
This edition will feature Usher as the main artist. Legend of R&B and pop of the 2000s, Usher will fill Allegiant Stadium with iconic songs like 'Without You', 'Scream' and 'Love In This Club'.
However, the Texas native has stated that he will not be alone on stage, so it is expected that he will have star guests during his act. Some specialized media have speculated about the surprise appearance of Justin Bieber, since the Canadian has been a fundamental part of Usher's career.
Between cameras, flashes and with millions of eyes on them, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will try to offer the best sporting spectacle possible, accompanied by an unparalleled media environment.
With AP, Reuters and local media
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