Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Brady may have something more in common than being the GOATS in their respective fields. Both Ronaldo and Brady are undisputed legends in soccer and football respectively. However, the one thing that both Ronaldo and Brady have in common is that they both were involved with Russian model Irina Shayk.
Back in 2022, Tom Brady was in attendance to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur. The ex-New England Patriots star witnessed Ronaldo’s greatness in action as the Portuguese ace scored a hat trick. Following the match, Brady and Ronaldo were spotted chatting light-heartedly. Brady was also heard complimenting Ronaldo’s performance.
Just a year after watching Cristiano Ronaldo in action, Tom Brady reportedly got into a relationship with the former’s ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk. The couple were first spotted together in June this year when they both attended a wedding in Italy. Following the wedding, the rumors of Brady and Shayk started after the two were spotted together in Los Angeles.
Inside Why Tom Brady and Irina Shayk’s Relationship ‘Fizzled Out’ https://t.co/sXW3RX2sSy
— ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) October 23, 2023
Following his divorce from Gisele Bundchen in October last year, Tom Brady and Irina Shayk were in a brief relationship. However, according to recent reports, the pair has now decided to go separate ways. Meanwhile, Ronaldo also used to date Shayk before reportedly breaking up in 2015. Currently, Ronaldo is in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.
Tom Brady changed his allegiance after calling Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT
Meanwhile, it appears as if Tom Brady has shifted his allegiance from Cristiano Ronaldo to the latter’s arch-rival Lionel Messi. Following their brief meeting at Old Trafford last year, Brady posted a picture of himself alongside Ronaldo with the caption, “Legend @cristiano.” Ronaldo also returned the favor and wrote on his X account, “Always a pleasure and a privilege to share some thoughts and ideas with another GOAT.”
Always a pleasure and a privilege to share some thoughts and ideas with another GOAT… 👏🏽👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/HsFe7UxjQ6
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) March 13, 2022
Although after Lionel Messi moved to the United States signing with Inter Miami, Brady changed his opinion. Messi’s blockbuster move to Inter Miami was cheered by several American celebrities and sportspersons, including Brady. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star sent a video message to the Argentine star. He said, “I wanted to say congratulations on the big move to Miami.”
To new beginnings 💫
A special welcome for Leo to our city! pic.twitter.com/jA09IcTQMW
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 17, 2023
Besides Brady, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, American artist DJ Khaled, and others also sent a congratulatory message to Messi. Although this hasn’t been the first time that Brady has expressed his admiration for Messi. Before the Super Bowl in 2018, Brady had also admitted his love for Messi and called him a “great athlete” during a press conference.