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UFC Star Conor McGregor Had a Lot to Say to Tom Brady After NFL GOAT Announced He’s Coming Out of Retirement In March

Published 06/04/2022, 10:00 AM EDT

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Conor McGregor is one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. He is one of the most followed and richest athletes in the world. While being a celebrity himself, his friend circle consists of some of the biggest names in the sporting world. McGregor and Tom Brady share good bonds, and Conor also had a message for Tom when he called off his retirement in March.

Tom Brady, after playing his second season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, had decided to retire from the game on February 1, 2022. The main reason for his retirement was that the QB wanted to stay close to his wife and kids. After 40 days of thinking about the decision he had made, he announced that he will be playing his 23rd season with Tamba Bay. 

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On hearing the news about Brady making a comeback, Conor McGregor took to social media to congratulate Brady. He wrote, “Champions come back stronger and better! Love the sport and it shows! Tom Brady – thank you for the Irish spirit and the big news!” 

The UFC superstar Conor McGregor had a motivating message for the NFL legend Tom Brady, who also mentioned his Irish roots.

Conor McGregor was present in the 2019 Super Bowl to support Tom Brady

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Tom Brady and Conor McGregor have followed each other’s careers for quite a long time. McGregor was present to support Brady when he was playing a Super Bowl game in 2019. Similarly, Tom Brady has also made an appearance to see McGregor fight in the Octagon.

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In 2019, Brady played for New England Patriots, and he led the team to their sixth Super Bowl title win. Patriots defeated New Los Angeles Rams by 13-3. Tom Brady has played 20 seasons with New England Patriots and two seasons with the Buccaneers. He has played in 9 Super Bowl games and has won 7 out of them.

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This season, the GOAT is ready to play his 23rd season for Tampa. The Bucs are one of the most likely teams to win the Super Bowl that will be held in Arizona next year. Will Conor McGregor again make an appearance in one of the games to support his close friend Tom Brady?

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Aniket Srivastava

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Aniket Srivastava is an NFL Writer at Essentially Sports. Having completed his bachelor's in Architecture, he has worked under a few Architects until his love for writing urged him to be a full-time writer. Aniket has a keen interest in NFL and ardently follows two teams: Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, of course, because of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, respectively.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial