An American spent more than 500,000 dollars to afford the ball for the legendary quarterback’s last touchdown. Who, a few hours later, announced his retirement.
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Tom Brady will have a 23rd season in the NFL.
It was one of the big news of the weekend in the world of sport: only a month and a half following announcing his retirement, Tom Brady (44) reconsidered his decision. “Over the past two months, I have understood that my place is always on the pitch and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now,” the widely considered American footballer in history wrote on Sunday.
These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 13, 2022
His return, which no one expected, generated many reactions, very largely enthusiastic. On the other hand, one individual in particular must certainly share this enthusiasm less. This is an American buyer who, on Saturday, paid no less than 518,628 dollars to buy what was supposed to be the ball from the last touchdown made by Tom Brady.
Tom Brady’s last touchdown ball sold for $518,628 last night at @Lelandsdotcom. https://t.co/K3PkStY9pU pic.twitter.com/aQiUBPXrb8
– Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 13, 2022
An action dated January 23, during the game between Tampa Bay and the Los Angeles Rams. The famous quarterback had made himself the author of an exceptional opening for Mike Evans. Who, to his joy, had sent the ball into the stands.
The object, recovered and then resold by an astute spectator, was then placed at auction by the Lelands company. With a starting price set at $100,000. A total of 23 people got involved in the sale. The lucky winner was certainly very proud of his acquisition. Except that less than 24 hours later, Tom Brady did an regarding-face. On arrival, therefore, a damn devalued ball and the impression of having been well done. Although it won’t be hot or cold for him, the American star may have lost a fan.
