Did Cristiano Ronaldo convince Tom Brady to return to the NFL? Internet theorists go wild!

Did Cristiano Ronaldo convince Tom Brady to return to the NFL? Internet theorists go wild!
Cristiano Ronaldo with Tom Brady at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 12, 2022. (Twitter)

Did inflation force Tom Brady back into the NFL? That's the joke one social media user is making as the NFL star announced he was retiring from retirement, to return to pro football. Brady posted on Instagram and Twitter on March 13: "I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands," and added, "I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa." The announcement has taken social media by storm, with 'Tom Brady' trending on Twitter as of March 13, Sunday, night.

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After much speculation and rumor, Brady announced his retirement from professional football on February 1, 2022. His massive 962-word statement also went viral for another reason - he did not mention the New England Patriots. The side was considered genuine contenders for Super Bowl LVI but crashed out to the eventual champion the Los Angeles Rams. It certainly seems as if that loss stung Brady, causing him to do a u-turn.