NFL legend praises Pep Guardiola’s team for their style and skill
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion and one of the greatest American football players of all time, has revealed his admiration for Manchester City and their manager Pep Guardiola. Brady, who retired from the NFL earlier this year, posted a video on his Instagram story of him watching City’s 4-0 win over Everton on Saturday. He captioned the video with “This is real football” and tagged Guardiola, who he met in 2017 when the latter visited the New England Patriots’ training camp.
Brady, who played for the Patriots for 20 seasons before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, is a fan of soccer and has attended several matches in Europe and the US. He has also expressed his respect for Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the past. However, his latest endorsement of City and Guardiola is a sign of his appreciation for the way they play the game, which is often contrasted with the physical and tactical nature of American football.
Manchester City dominate the Premier League and Europe
Manchester City are currently the best team in England and arguably in Europe, as they lead the Premier League by 11 points and have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. They have won 24 of their last 25 games in all competitions, scoring 67 goals and conceding only eight. They have also won the Carabao Cup for the fourth consecutive year and are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Guardiola, who joined City in 2016, has transformed the club into a dominant force with his philosophy of possession-based, attacking and high-pressing football. He has won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and four Carabao Cups with City, and is aiming to win his third Champions League trophy after doing so with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011. He is widely regarded as one of the best managers in the history of the sport, and has influenced many other coaches and players with his ideas and methods.
Fans joke that Tom Brady is bored of American football
Tom Brady’s Instagram post sparked a lot of reactions from fans of both sports, who joked that he was bored of American football and wanted to switch to soccer. Some suggested that he should join City as a goalkeeper, while others wondered if he could handle the pace and intensity of the Premier League. Some also pointed out that he was watching a one-sided game, as City easily dispatched Everton with goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden.
However, some fans also praised Brady for his openness and curiosity about other sports, and thanked him for supporting City and Guardiola. They noted that Brady and Guardiola have a lot in common, as they are both winners, leaders and innovators in their respective fields. They also hoped that Brady would visit the Etihad Stadium someday and meet the City players and staff.
Tom Brady’s legacy and future plans
Tom Brady is widely considered as the greatest American football player of all time, and one of the most successful athletes in any sport. He holds the records for the most Super Bowl wins, appearances and MVP awards, as well as the most career wins, passing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback. He has also been named the NFL MVP three times, the NFL Offensive Player of the Year twice, and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year once. He has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls and 10 All-Pro teams, and is a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on February 6, 2023, exactly one year after he led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in his first season with the team. He said that he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests. He has not revealed his future plans, but he has hinted that he might be involved in media, business or philanthropy. He has also said that he will continue to follow and support his former teams and teammates, as well as other sports that he enjoys.
