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Tom Brady buys Birmingham City! NFL legend adds minority stake of 148-year-old English

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Tom Brady buys Birmingham City! NFL legend adds minority stake of 148-year-old English soccer club as he admits he has ‘a lot to learn’ about the OTHER football

The 46-year-old already owns a minority stake of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
He planned to buy a Raiders stake, but new NFL rules put that deal in jeopardy
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By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com

Updated: 08:01 EDT, 3 August 2023

Tom Brady is ready to give football a chance.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion has invested in Birmingham City, a 148-year-old soccer team in England’s second division, the EFL Championship.

Neither the size of Brady’s stake nor the price he paid has been revealed publicly. Regardless, Brady will have a roll with the team, applying ‘his extensive leadership experience’ while advising ‘on health, nutrition, wellness, and recovery,’ according to a club statement.

‘So here’s the deal, I’m officially coming on board at Birmingham City Football Club,’ Brady said in a social media video. ‘And maybe you’re asking what do you know about English football, Tom? Well let’s just say I’ve got a lot to learn. But I do know a few things about winning, and I think they may translate pretty well.’

Brady, who celebrates his 46th birthday on Thursday, already owns a minority stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. He also had plans to buy into the NFL’s Raiders as well, until the league’s new rule blocking equity distribution to employees put that deal in jeopardy. Then last month, he bought a racing boat team with Rafael Nadal and Formula One star Sergio Perez.

NFL icon Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Birmingham City Football Club

The seven-time Super Bowl winner will be Chairman of the Advisory Board at St Andrew’s

Brady’s acquisition comes shortly after American billionaire Tom Wagner became the club’s chairman as part of his ongoing takeover of the club.

Birmingham City opens its season against Swansea City in Wales on Saturday in the club’s first game as it hopes to return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2010-2011 season.

And in that sense, Brady’s investment offers upside potential. Whereas London’s Chelsea sold for $5.6 billion last year, Birmingham City went for just $44 million to Wagner’s group.

Promotion is anything but a given (Birmingham City finished 17th last season) but if the club can ascend to the EPL, Brady will have a much more lucrative asset on his hands.

‘Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent,’ Wagner said in a team statement. ‘We are setting the bar at world class.

‘Tom is both investing and committing his time and extensive expertise. As chair of the advisory board, Tom will have a direct impact on the club. The men’s, women’s, and academy teams are going to benefit from the knowledge.

‘The goal that Tom has committed to own is to make Birmingham City a respected leader in nutrition, health, wellness, and recovery across the world of football.’

The 46-year-old has been building his business empire since retiring from the NFL in 2023

Burnley minority investor JJ Watt responded to his old NFL rival on Twitter following the deal

The former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback joins a number of other American sports stars to invest in English soccer clubs.

Most famously, LeBron James has a minority stake of Liverpool FC, while PGA Tour golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are in the process of buying shares of Leeds United.

Former NFL player J.J. Watt recently became a minority investor in Burnley, which has just been promoted to the Premier League.

Naturally, Watt was quick to respond to his former rival’s Birmingham City acquisition.

‘Well well well, what do we have here,’ Watt tweeted. ‘Happy for you, wishing Birmingham all the best and hope to see you in the PL real soon! Up The Clarets!’

Tom Brady leads tributes after his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate’s two-year-old daughter

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Tom Brady has led condolences to his teammate Shaq Barrett, whose two-year-old daughter died on Sunday after drowning in a swimming pool at home.

Barrett, 30, has played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2019. Brady, 45, joined the following year.

Brady posted a photo of Barrett, his wife Jordanna, their four children and their dog and added the emotional message: ‘The Bradys love you’.

The Florida-based team issued a statement on Sunday evening confirming little Arrayah’s tragic death.

Police responded to a call of a child who had fallen into a pool at around 9.30am on Sunday in Tampa’s Beach Park area, according to Tampa Police Department.

Arrayah Barrett, who celebrated her second birthday on April 19, was taken to the hospital but attempts to save her life were unsuccessful, The Tampa Bay Times reported.

An investigation is underway but Arrayah’s death is not believed to be suspicious.

Arrayah was the youngest of four children that Baltimore-born Barrett has with his wife Jordanna.

The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died. Arrayah only celebrated her 2nd birthday on April 19 (above)

Tom Brady sent his condolences to the family, posting: ‘The Brady’s love you’

Brady (center) is pictured hugging Barrett, number 58, in October 2021

The little girl is pictured in the swimming pool. She was found drowned on Sunday morning

Arrayah was youngest of four children Barrett has with wife Jordanna (pictured in April 2022)

Barrett is an outside linebacker for Tampa Bay and has been playing with the team since 2019

The couple met at high school, married in February 2012, and share Shaquil Jr., Braylon and Aaliyah

Barrett and his wife Jordanna. The couple met in high school

In a photo shared to Instagram, marking their daughter’s second birthday, Jordanna wrote: ‘Happy Second birthday my little Arrayah Sunshine!

‘We love you so much! You are the completion to our family, the apple to our eyes! You’ve become the most fun, energetic, entertaining, sweet, kind, smart, precious little girl we could have ever dreamed of!

‘Your big sis, big bros, and momma and daddy love you to the moon and back’

‘Happy birthday Arrayah Sue.’

Her father’s last post was in tribute to his little girl, on April 19.

‘Happy 2nd bday to my cutie girl. So sweet and cute,’ wrote Barrett.

‘You made our family complete. I love you baby girl.’

The Florida team said on Sunday evening: ‘Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family.

‘Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time.

‘While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah.’

Barrett’s most recent Instagram post was a picture of his little girl, posted on April 19 to celebrate her second birthday

Jordanna Barrett shared this photo of her little girl celebrating her second birthday

The little girl is seen with her birthday cake on April 19

Arrayah celebrated her second birthday with a shark-themed party, and pizza

Arrayah is seen celebrating her second birthday with her siblings and friends

The little girl blows out a candle on her birthday cake

The birthday girl is seen celebrating her second birthday at a playground

Arrayah is seen with her big sister, Aaliyah, at the birthday party

Aaliyah gives her baby sister Arrayah a kiss during the happy birthday celebrations

Arrayah beams as she plays in the ball pit on the slide

The little girl appeared to love being the center of attention during her birthday celebrations

Arrayah’s proud mother Jordanna posted photos marking her youngest’s second birthday

The Barrett children are seen with their young sister Arrayah, who drowned on Sunday

Jordanna Barrett is pictured with her older daughter, Aaliyah

Jordanna Barrett is pictured with her three oldest children – sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon, and daughter Aaliyah – in front of a mural of their father

A younger Arrayah is pictured in the pool with her sister Aaliyah

Aarayah is seen by the edge of the pool, and playing with a family pet

The Bucs issued a statement Sunday evening following the tragic news of Arrayah’s death

The NFL world sent love, prayers and condolences to Barrett and his family on social media

Barrett has been at the team since 2019.

He and his wife met at high school, and married in February 2012.

They have three surviving children: sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon, and daughter Aaliyah.

The two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Buccaneers in March 2021.

Barrett sustained a season-ending injury in October, suffering a torn left Achilles during the Buccaneers’ Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

He finished the 2022 campaign with 31 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble in eight games.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Barrett has 348 tackles, 54.5 sacks, 19 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in 115 career games (69 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2015-18) and Buccaneers.

The Broncos sent well-wishes to their former player on Sunday. He played with Denver between 2014 and 2018.

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson wrote on Twitter: ‘Heartbreaking. Praying for you and your family Shaq.’

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Tom Brady buys Birmingham City! NFL legend adds minority stake of 148-year-old English

Tom Brady buys Birmingham City! NFL legend adds minority stake of 148-year-old English soccer club as he admits he has ‘a lot to learn’ about the OTHER football

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Tom Brady leads tributes after his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate’s two-year-old daughter