Tom Brady launched into a furious tirade on the phone while watching his daughter’s horse riding lessons – in stark contrast to the calm video he posted a few hours earlier to announce his retirement for the second time.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback yesterday revealed he was retiring ‘for good’ after making a U-turn on his first decision to quit last year, which seems to have sent his life into a spiral – causing his split with supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
Brady, 45, made his second retirement announcement from his 22-year NFL career early Wednesday morning, before taking his daughter Vivian, 10, for a horseback lesson in Florida.
But despite seeming serene in his announcement video, Brady appeared irate and could be seen screaming into his headphones as he had an animated conversation with someone on his phone.
He appeared to be filming his daughters’ lessons for a period, but the superstar quickly started yelling and gesturing angrily – at one point spitting in rage.
Brady, 45, made his second retirement announcement from his 22-year NFL career early Wednesday morning before taking his daughter Vivian, 10, for a horseback lesson in Florida
But despite seeming serene in his announcement video, Brady appeared irate and was screaming into his headphones as he had an animated conversation with someone on his phone
Cutting a casual figure in a white t-shirt and neutral-colored tracksuit bottoms, Brady’s smiling demeanor quickly switched as he started pointing and raising his voice.
It is unclear exactly what made the Super Bowl winner so emotional, but he seemed to calm down by the time the lesson was over.
Brady split with his supermodel ex-wife Gisele, 42, on October 28 last year – after he’d promised her that he would retire to allow her more time for her career.
However, the Super Bowl winner quickly changed his mind and returned to the sport just 40 days later, which seems to have sparked problems for the A-List couple, ending in their divorce.
Making the announcement yesterday, he told the camera: ‘Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring for good.
‘I know the process was a pretty big deal last time so when I woke up this morning I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first.
‘It won’t be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year, so… really, thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me.’
Once the lesson was over, he quickly changed his attitude, laughing and smiling with Vivian as they walked back to a car.
He clutched his daughter’s hand and the pair chatted animatedly as he swung a black water bottle at his side.
He was seen tensed up during the call as he leaned closer to the phone to articulate his point
It is unclear exactly what made the Super Bowl winner so emotional, but he seemed to calm down by the time the lesson was over
Cutting a casual figure in a white t-shirt and neutral-colored tracksuit bottoms, Brady’s smiling demeanor quickly switches as he starts pointing and raising his voice
The star was seen wearing sunglasses which hid his face during the call, but smiled and yelled encouragement to his daughter throughout the lesson
He started watching his daughter’s lesson again soon after the agitated phone call
It’s believed that Brady will now transition to the broadcast booth with FOX Sports, with a reported ten-year, $375million contract waiting for him
it is unclear what the phone call was about, but the Super Bowl winner looked grim-faced throughout
The global superstar was later seen smiling with his daughter as he bought them both iced drinks from a nearby shop.
Brady reportedly ‘informed the Bucs at 6:00am he’d be retiring,’ according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.
It’s believed that Brady will now transition to the broadcast booth with FOX Sports, with a reported ten-year, $375million contract waiting for him.
His retirement announcement comes one year to the day that he first announced he was stepping back from the game. Brady first retired in January 2022 while he was with the New England Patriots, but stayed away for a mere 40 days before announcing he would return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season.
Brady was also seen typing furiously as he ended the phone call
Once the lesson was over, he quickly changed his attitude, laughing and smiling with Vivian as they walked back to a car
He appeared to be filming his daughters’ lessons on his phone for a period, but the superstar quickly started yelling and gesturing angrily – at one point spitting in rage
The global superstar was later seen smiling with his daughter has he bought them both iced drinks from a nearby shop
In the video announcing his second retirement he added: ‘My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. I could go over forever, there’s too many.
‘Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.’
Shortly after announcing his retirement his ex-wife Gisele broke her silence by posting a comment on his Instagram – which included pictures of the two of them together.
‘Wishing you only wonderful things in this new chapter of your life,’ Bundchen wrote, along with a prayer hands emoji.
Brady and Bundchen share two children together, son Benjamin, 13, and Vivian, 12, after finalizing their divorce in October.
Brady has had several meltdowns the field since his divorce with Gisele, which could also be attributed to the lack of form of the Buccaneers
He is seen throwing an iPad on the floor in rage mid-game despite his team beating New Orleans
Bucs quarterback was pictured screaming at his teammates from the bench earlier in December before his retirement
Tom Brady mentioned his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, in his retirement post on Instagram
Brady’s last title came with longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski in Tampa with Super Bowl LV
Bündchen, 42, said they had ‘amicably’ finalized the divorce. ‘My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart. We will continue co-parenting to give them the love, care and attention they greatly deserve,’ she said on Instagram.
Bundchen had expressed worry over Brady’s health playing in the often violent workplace that is the NFL, admitting in an Elle magazine story that she had those discussions with her husband.
The former power couple were married for 13 years, from 2009 until last year after problems arose in their relationship.
In his statement announcing the divorce said it had been a ‘difficult’ and ‘painful’ decision that the pair reached after ‘much consideration’.
Gisele added: ‘To end a marriage is never easy… we have grown apart.’
She said she ‘wishes the best’ for Brady but confirmed the pair had ‘grown apart’.
‘I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always,’ she said.
Brady, then with the Patriots, celebrates winning Super Bowl LIII vs. the Rams with Bündchen
She later posted a message of support on her 45-year-old ex’s Instagram announcement, writing that she wishes him ‘ only wonderful things in the next chapter of your life .’
The model was seen jogging with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in Costa Rica in January
She’s been overseeing the construction of her new Miami Beach home, as well as continuing to her parent the two children she shared with Brady – Benjamin 12, and Vivian 10. The Brazilian bombshell has also been spotted spending times with her jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente, in Costa Rica, where she owns real estate.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen confirmed their divorce in Instagram statements She said her priority had ‘always been’ the children, but said the pair had ‘grown apart’. In his statement, Brady said the decision was ‘painful and difficult’
Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he is retiring ‘for good’ from the NFL after 23 seasons
Both said they would continue to co-parent their two children together.’
Over the winter holidays, the mother-of-two was spotted in Costa Rica, warming up to her jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente.
However, a source close to Gisele furiously denied that they’re in a relationship, insisting that the date was anything but romantic – and noting that Joaquim is nothing more than a close family friend.
The bonafide supermodel wore a smooth, all-white, casual outfit and a grey baseball cap as she made her way through Miami International Airport on Tuesday.
Gisele and Joaquim appear to go way back, and they even participated in a photoshoot for Dust Magazine together alongside Joaquim’s brothers, Pedro and Giu Valente, last year.
