Tom Brady: NFL great and seven-time Super Bowl winner confirms retirement

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Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history, has confirmed his retirement.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 44, won seven Super Bowls in an astonishing career spanning 22 seasons.

Brady won six titles with the New England Patriots before his final triumph with the Buccaneers last year.

"It is best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes," he said in a statement.

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Comment posted by JetsJetsJets, today at 14:59
Comment posted by scott gardner, today at 14:59
Comment posted by Harry178, today at 14:59
Tom and Gronk, the greatest combo ever
Comment posted by domestos donald, today at 14:58
You had a hys on this Mickey Mouse sport at the weekend
Not again
Comment posted by K-Dogg, today at 14:58
Under pretty much any metric then he's the yardstick. But the main one, super bowl rings, head and shoulders above anyone else.
Comment posted by Ook the Librarian, today at 14:58
Didn't this happen last week?
Comment posted by Half spin quark, today at 14:58
Most definitely a goat, congrats and good luck and all that... but a goat at a sport the rest of the world couldn't care less about.
Comment posted by andy, today at 14:58
Comment posted by David McManus, today at 14:57
Comment posted by Raedwulf, today at 14:57
Well, someone will have to go some to surpass his achievements. It's been a wonderful career. Farewell, Tom!
Comment posted by A Plea For Common Sense, today at 14:57
On the one hand, I'm glad he is bowing out at the top of his game and I really hope he gets the MVP. On the other I'm gutted he is leaving as I loved that he was still flying the flag for the older guys in the 40s, showing that you can truly be on top of the game for that long and to to that age.
He will be missed - what a class act and he leaves massive shoes to fill.
The absolute GOATEE.
Comment posted by sportsfan, today at 14:56
The best the NFL has had! Simply the best. Go well TB im sure you’ll make a success with whatever you attempt next in life
Comment posted by Llion, today at 14:55
is that Karen Brady's husband?
Comment posted by BosBrit, today at 14:55
Whether your a fan of the NFL or not, to be at the top of your sport for 22 years is incredible. He may be named the MVP this year, too. Started at the top and ends at the top.
Comment posted by AMG1964, today at 14:55
Went beyond maximising his talent. To stay at the top across that many draft cycles makes him the greatest IMHO.
Comment posted by U19950402, today at 14:54
More superbowl trophies than any team in the nfl :)
Comment posted by Censored by the BBC, today at 14:54
Each to their own and all but personally I just can't get into Gridiron. It's very stop start.
Reply posted by bagseye, today at 14:57
bagseye replied:
Thanks for your valued input
Comment posted by Supercheerio, today at 14:54
Definitely the GOAT, nobody else really comes close to him. Doubt his Superbowl winning records will ever be surpassed.
Comment posted by Mort, today at 14:53
I was never a Patriots fan, so I really disliked Tom Brady, but only because of what an incredible QB he was. Really the End of an Era!
Reply posted by philip, today at 14:56
philip replied:
My sentiments exactly. Good luck Tom you ruined many a Sunday for me and my team over the seasons

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