Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer playfully criticized Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady for choosing to attend Super Bowl LIX instead of his club's FA Cup clash with Newcastle United.
Brady, who invested in Birmingham City in 2021, has been actively involved with the West Midlands side as they currently lead the League One standings. However, the seven-time Super Bowl champion opted to travel to the United States for the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, missing Birmingham's thrilling 3-2 defeat to Newcastle in the FA Cup.
During his appearance on BBC Sport, Shearer couldn't resist taking a lighthearted jab at the NFL legend's decision. "I can't believe Tom Brady has chosen the Super Bowl over the FA Cup. It's a bit rude, isn't it? Especially to see one of the biggest clubs in the world as well," Shearer remarked.
The former New England Patriots quarterback will be present at Caesars Superdome to witness Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9. While Brady's commitment to Birmingham City has been evident through their successful League One campaign, his Super Bowl attendance has sparked this amusing commentary from one of English football's most iconic figures.
Despite Brady's absence, Birmingham City continues to show promise in their pursuit of promotion to the Championship, demonstrating that the five-time Super Bowl MVP's investment in the club is yielding positive results, even if he couldn't be present for this particular cup fixture.
