American soccer’s greatest player, Tom Brady, has expanded his soccer investments beyond his home country. In August 2023, Brady acquired a minor stake in EFL League One team Birmingham City. However, he is not the only American making waves in the soccer investment world.
In 2021, Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney surprised everyone with their acquisition of a small Welsh club, Wrexham AFC. Despite playing in the fifth league at the time, Wrexham AFC had a rich history as the third oldest soccer club in the world, founded in 1864. Since the “Hollywood takeover,” the club has flourished and currently competes in the English Football League One.
The clash between Brady’s Birmingham City and Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC was highly anticipated. Brady even brought along legendary soccer player David Beckham to witness the spectacle. Ultimately, Brady’s team emerged victorious, ending Wrexham’s three-game winning streak. Reynolds and McElhenney must have been disappointed with the outcome.
However, Brady is known for his relentless pursuit of success. He wasted no time in posting a story on Instagram, asking when the friendly match against Inter Miami CF would take place and tagging David Beckham himself.
David Beckham is most famously associated with Manchester United, where he won numerous titles including six Premier League championships and one UEFA Champions League trophy. After retiring from professional soccer in 2013, Beckham ventured into soccer investments. He co-founded Inter Miami CF, which played its inaugural game in 2020. The club gained further recognition in 2023 when they acquired Lionel Messi, a contender for the title of soccer’s greatest of all time.
With Brady witnessing Birmingham City’s triumph over Wrexham, he is eager for his team to compete against the top clubs. Inter Miami CF has already won the Leagues Cup in 2023 and currently sits at the top of the MLS 2024 table.
Considering the star-studded lineup of legends facing off against a third division team, one might wonder if the match would be closely contested. Perhaps Brady has learned the art of British humor and is simply joking around. Brady, Reynolds, and Beckham all thrive as living brands, and this friendly banter serves to elevate their profiles simultaneously.
In conclusion, Tom Brady’s foray into soccer investments has expanded beyond American borders. His stake in Birmingham City adds to the growing list of American involvement in the sport. With his eyes set on bigger challenges, Brady’s presence at Birmingham City’s victory over Wrexham hints at his ambition to compete against the best.
