San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams prepare for game in Melbourne

The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to play an NFL game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Friday. The event has generated significant interest in Melbourne, with organizers reporting the game is nearly sold out. A large television audience is also expected to watch the broadcast on Netflix. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that he has remained at his hotel since arriving in the city to manage jet lag. He has not engaged in outside activities since beginning training sessions earlier this week. The game represents an effort by the league to expand its cultural footprint in Australia.

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