Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback considered the best player in NFL history, surprised everyone by announcing his return to the field after retiring in 2023. The event will be the 'Fanatics Flag Football Classic', scheduled for March 21, 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this tournament, Brady will be accompanied by other stars of American football, such as Rob Gronkowski and Saquon Barkley, which promises a unique spectacle in which sports fans will converge.
Brady, now a Fox Sports commentator and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, highlighted the opportunity to bring American football to the Middle East and to share the event with iconic figures such as coaches Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan. The event also represents a step toward the future, as flag football will make its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, bringing this exciting format to an even broader global audience.
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