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Tom Brady makes Lionel Messi claim ahead of the Super Bowl
TOM BRADY admits he loves Lionel Messi.
Tom Brady has been speaking about Lionel Messi ahead of the Super Bowl
The New England Patriots quarterback is gearing up for Sunday’s Super Bowl.
Brady is expected to star again with the Patriots big favourites.
But the 40-year-old took time out to praise one of his heroes.
"I love Messi and I think he's a great player," Brady said at Super Bowl half day.
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"I'm a little older than him, though.
"I love soccer and I've watched soccer for a long time."
Messi is the greatest footballer of all time and is still going strong, much like Brady.
This could be the five-time Super Bowl winner’s last go on the big stage.
Now 40 Brady could call time on his career following Sunday’s match up with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Messi meanwhile is 30 but still inspiring Barcelona to glory.