NFL legend Tom Brady was in attendance as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning hat-trick to inspire Manchester United to a 3-2 win over Tottenham at Old Trafford.
The 44-year old has been considered by many to be the NFL's 'Greatest of All Time' (GOAT). He holds the record for most Super Bowl wins (7), most Super Bowl MVP awards (5) and most NFL games won by a player (278) amongst many other records.
He recently announced his retirement just 40 days earlier after spending 22 successful seasons playing for the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, in an Instagram post, the quarterback confirmed that he would be back representing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season.
Brady said:
"These past two months I have realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now.
I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. Without them, none of this is possible.
I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. We have unfinished business. LFG
Fans all over the world were quick to recognize the fact that the NFL legend returned from retirement just a day after watching Cristiano Ronaldo play. Here are some of the best tweets from fans:
With Tom Brady returning from retirement, NFL fans all over the world will have the opportunity to witness the GOAT in action once again.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Brady continue to defy father time
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Brady are supreme athletes who are still going strong.
At 44, Brady is still among the best QBs in the NFL and inspired the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl triumph in the 2020 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, continues to break goalscoring records. At 37, the Portuguese superstar is supremely fit and capable of winning games singlehandedly for Manchester United.
Both Brady and Ronaldo have defined their respective sports with their excellence and longevity.
Cristiano Ronaldo will now turn his attention towards the UEFA Champions League where Manchester United will face Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford in the second leg on Tuesday, 15 March. With the tie at 1-1, Ronaldo will be determined to make a difference and drag the Red Devils to the UCL quarterfinals.
After announcing his comeback, Tom Brady would have already set this sights on another Super Bowl triumph. The 7-time Super Bowl champion will be determined to add to his legacy and cap off an extraordinary career with one final swansong.
Also read: "Pleasure and a privilege" - Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on meeting with 'another GOAT' Tom Brady
TatungBamang
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Which world? Let me tell you sth, Ronaldo is dying to win another Ballon d'or or France d'or, Lewy wants to win it, Benzema wants to win, Mbappe, Neymar, Haaland, a lot of players want to win it. They just pretending not to care abt it bcos Messi has won it the most so they say it is lost its credibility. All bcos of Messi.
And Messi with the same stats and achievement won the Balond'Or. Fair for you, robbed for the rest of the world.
TatungBamang
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yeah... and so are the golden boots right?
Right
Mangisha
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Yes, the World doesn't care anymore of these media awards. I'd be happy if he won this year too.
Which world? Let me tell you sth, Ronaldo is dying to win another Ballon d'or or France d'or, Lewy wants to win it, Benzema wants to win, Mbappe, Neymar, Haaland, a lot of players want to win it. They just pretending not to care abt it bcos Messi has won it the most so they say it is lost its credibility. All bcos of Messi.
doyeopsy
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Dubai awards are far authentic than this media award called Balond'Or.
yeah... and so are the golden boots right?
TatungBamang
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and the prestigious dubai d'ors are also not counted here
Dubai awards are far authentic than this media award called Balond'Or.
TatungBamang
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Robbed 7? I hope he robes 1/2 more.
Yes, the World doesn't care anymore of these media awards. I'd be happy if he won this year too.
Punackptyz
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Now this fucking bullshit app💩🤬 is creating content using some senseless comment section. Oh woww funtastic idea really inspired.
they create alot of things about messi,even messi supporting app can't resist to Ronaldo🤣
opeh1985
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Now this fucking bullshit app💩🤬 is creating content using some senseless comment section. Oh woww funtastic idea really inspired.
so why are you still using the app then, don't use it if you don't like what they post. find another app. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be doing that cause you have no option
Mangisha
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Robbed Balond'Ors are not being discussed here mate, stop poking your nose here.
Robbed 7? I hope he robes 1/2 more.
vivanboy
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Now this fucking bullshit app💩🤬 is creating content using some senseless comment section. Oh woww funtastic idea really inspired.
😁😁😁 because your goat is eating grass at the farmers league
mm1122gg
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Now this fucking bullshit app💩🤬 is creating content using some senseless comment section. Oh woww funtastic idea really inspired.
doyeopsy
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7 superbowls? Isn't that like 7 Ballon d'ors? Then he is more like Messi than Ronaldo. Unless we count are counting the MVPs, then he is like Ronaldo. But again, he retired and now he is back, same as Messi? If Brady goes on to win a major trophy, then he is definitely like Messi. Remember Messi won the Copa after coming out of retirement?
and the prestigious dubai d'ors are also not counted here
TatungBamang
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7 superbowls? Isn't that like 7 Ballon d'ors? Then he is more like Messi than Ronaldo. Unless we count are counting the MVPs, then he is like Ronaldo. But again, he retired and now he is back, same as Messi? If Brady goes on to win a major trophy, then he is definitely like Messi. Remember Messi won the Copa after coming out of retirement?
Robbed Balond'Ors are not being discussed here mate, stop poking your nose here.
vandetta445
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Wat the fck is wrong with this app
Mangisha
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7 superbowls? Isn't that like 7 Ballon d'ors? Then he is more like Messi than Ronaldo. Unless we count are counting the MVPs, then he is like Ronaldo. But again, he retired and now he is back, same as Messi? If Brady goes on to win a major trophy, then he is definitely like Messi. Remember Messi won the Copa after coming out of retirement?
Mangisha
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but but but messi retired and came back...say messi fanbois
Yes, came back and won Copa and he is going to the WC.
Shagun
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but but but messi retired and came back...say messi fanbois
Prasanth Kumar
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