A fierce online rivalry has emerged between two tech giants: Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. While the jury is still out on whether they will meet inside the octagon, their battle for influence is evident on the digital stage. The clash commenced on July 5 when Meta, Zuckerberg’s company, unleashed Threads, a highly anticipated Twitter alternative linked to Instagram.

Threads aim to challenge Twitter, which Musk acquired in October 2022. Under Musk’s leadership, Twitter has undergone significant changes, including the introduction of Twitter Blue and the monetization of Tweetdeck. Zuckerberg and Meta are now capitalizing on potential discontent among users of the bird app, presenting Threads as an appealing alternative. Notably, the platform has successfully attracted several prominent sports figures, including five NFL stars, who have already shown their support for Zuckerberg.

The Top 5 NFL stars who joined Zuckerberg’s new venture

Tom Brady, considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, caused a sensation in the sports world by joining Threads. He swiftly joined the platform after its launch and engaged with fans by posting his first thread. Rob Gronkowski, Brady’s friend, also joined in supporting the new platform and shared self-welcoming threads. In addition to them, Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, also joined the stage, although he hasn’t posted anything yet.

However, his wife, Brittany Mahomes, followed in the footsteps of the 45-year-old NFL legend. Furthermore, the Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson chose a special day to embark on the venture, marking their 7th anniversary by posting a picture. Notably, famous defensive end JJ Watt also joined the platform, sharing glimpses of his personal and professional life. Apart from these NFL players, many other sports and internet personalities have joined Brady and others in experiencing Zuckerberg’s new venture.

Celebrities who joined ‘Threads!’

Threads, the new app developed by the Instagram team, has quickly gained popularity for sharing text updates and participating in public conversations. In less than 24 hours, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg proudly announced that Threads had already attracted 30 million users. Notably, numerous athletes, media personalities, and sports leagues eagerly joined Threads, curious to explore this new social network.

Renowned figures such as Richarlison, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lane Kiffin, Simone Biles, Stephen Curry, Jake Paul, and Shaquille O’Neal wasted no time in captivating their audience with their initial “threads” on the platform. Joining this stellar lineup are Klay Thompson, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Gordon Ramsay, and Coldplay, who enthusiastically embraced Threads during its early stages.

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Threads have undoubtedly become a magnet for influential figures from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and media, making it a vibrant hub of engaging conversations and captivating content. Fans now eagerly await the next NFL player to join the growing roster on Threads.

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