By Fernando Cardoso

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up a brief visit to Brazil on Friday with a season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but despite the defeat, the team outshined their divisional rivals in the fight for the hearts and minds of Brazilian fans.

In Sao Paulo for just the second ever NFL game in the city, Chiefs players – especially quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce – were treated as major celebrities throughout their stay, turning Corinthians Arena into a scene reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium.

Before kickoff, crowds of fans gathered around the Chiefs’ tunnel, eager to catch a glimpse of the players as they went out for warm-ups, while Chargers’ entrance remained largely ignored. And during the game, the stands were awash i

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