India, April 13 -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responded to concerns raised by Kyle Shanahan regarding the upcoming match of the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

The 49ers will face the Los Angeles Ramsin Melbourne. This game will be the first NFL match in Australia and a step towards the global expansion of the NFL.

Kyle Shanahan, the head coach of San Francisco 49ers, had expressed his dissatisfaction with the international fixture earlier. He stated that he did not see any great benefit for his team in making a long trip to Australia. He also said the schedules can create a competitive edge for some teams and disadvantages for others.

"I don't see any pro, It's cool for the league to play globally. I think that's awesome. But as...