40-Year-Old USWNT Legend And World Cup Winner Says Emulating Tom Brady Is Not Within Her Capabilities While Addressing Retirement Decision: “Tom Brady Doesn’t Have To Have Kids”
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For a professional sports fan, it does not matter which athlete they like. It all comes down to one thing: retirement. For both the athlete and their fans, that is one such moment they do not want to hit. Longevity does not last for long. However, USWNT star Carli Lloyd kept a strong outlook when she got equaled with Tom Brady.
Tom Brady once shook the entire NFL Universe after he declared his retirement from professional football. Despite being 45, many thought it was too soon for the GOAT to hang up his cleats. But the turf has some magic. This is something that does not keep an athlete away. Tampa Tom announces his un-retirement after 40 days and will now make a run for the Lombardi.
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The superstar striker appeared on the GOAL Podcast ‘All of US: The U.S. Women’s Soccer Show.’ During the episode, the host questioned Carli Lloyd’s decision to retire. However, co-host Seth Vertelney included a point in the question that compared her to Tom Brady, 45, who continues to prosper.
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Carli Lloyd mentions via Goal.com, “Well, Tom Brady doesn’t have to have kids. That’s the one thing for starters. My husband, Brian, and I are eventually going to start a family, so the clock’s kind of ticking on that.”
🗣 @svertelney: “Why retire now? Why not be Tom Brady?”
🗣 @Carlilloyd: “Tom Brady doesn’t have to have kids, that’s one thing!”Don't miss USWNT legend Carli Lloyd on the 𝙉𝙀𝙒 episode of 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗦: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 🇺🇸
— GOAL (@goal) September 21, 2021
Lloyd also said that there was one advantage of stepping down before she cannot physically play anymore — she gains the opportunity to leave on her aspects.
Tom Brady pays Carli Lloyd a deserved honor upon her retirement
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In 2021, Carli Lloyd appeared on the soccer green for one last time in a friendly match when the U.S. went against South Korea. Although she didn’t score a goal, the women’s national football team triumphed 6-0 to honor her 316th and last appearance. Lloyd has already stated that this will be her season finale. As she walked on for the last time, several renowned athletes paid homage to her, possibly none more so than Tom Brady.
On a truly legendary career.
🏈 @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/o3dGiq56wE
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) October 26, 2021
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Brady mentions, “Hey Carli, congratulations. I want to congratulate you on an incredible career. You’ve played 17 amazing seasons professionally, and your career is truly legendary. Enjoy your retirement, take care, and best of luck in the future.” Lloyd retired at 39, an advanced age for a pro athlete. However, she prioritized her family over the sport. But Brady is a one-of-a-kind athlete who returned from retirement with a lofty goal in mind — to win his eighth Lombardi Trophy.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial