“Tomorrow I’m announcing the greatest flag football tournament ever, which technically I’m coming out of retirement to play in,” announced NFL great Tom Brady on social media on Tuesday (16 September).
Tom Brady coming out of retirement to play his beloved sport?
We’ve heard that before, but this time it’s for a slightly different iteration from the sport in which the California native has won seven Super Bowl rings.
The 48-year-old is set to take part in an inaugural flag football tournament in Riyadh on 21 March, alongside current and former NFL stars.
Flag football is a fast, non-contact version of American football in which, instead of the big crashing hits of player against player, defenders pull a ‘flag’ from the waist of the attacking player with the ball.
The game will make its debut at the Olympic Games LA28 with Brady, one of its most renowned protagonists, wanting to do his bit to help promote one of the world’s fastest growing sports.
“I’ve always admired the power of flag football and how it connects fans of all ages,” said Brady.
“It’s awesome to be able to showcase the sport on such a global stage while joining together so many incredibly skilled athletes.”