Renowned investigate journalist Martin Calladine burst out against Tom Brady’s decision to purchase an ownership stake into English Championship side Birmingham City, find out more details below about the club, its owners and net worth
Tom Brady decided to celebrate his 46th birthday in style with an announcement confirming a minority ownership stake in Birmingham City FC.
Birmingham City owners details, Tom Brady ownership percentage and net worth in 2023
It's incredible that we keep buying this bullshit. The next 48 hours will be full of stories about how Tom Brady has bought into Birmingham and we'll be reminded about his NFL achievements. But almost no one will ask: what percentage did he buy and how much did he pay?
— Martin Calladine (@uglygame) August 3, 2023
Here we go! Proud to be part of the Blues family 💙💙💙 @BCFC pic.twitter.com/lSEbzzpcBk
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) August 3, 2023
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady made the announcement about his purchase on social media, saying:
I’m officially coming on board at Birmingham City Football Club. And maybe you’re asking, what do you know about English football, Tom? Well, let’s just say I’ve got a lot to learn. But I do know a few things about winning. I think they might translate pretty well.”
Just last year, US-based Shelby Companies Limited (SCL) purchased Birmingham City FC, for a reported $44,449,475. Following the purchase, Tom Wagner currently serves as the face of the ownership group.
Martin Calladine bursts out against Tom Brady
Martin Calladine is a renowned investigative journalist who has been raising awareness against the involvement of cryptocurrency in sports in recent years. Following Brady’s announcement about making a purchase in Birmingham, Calladine took to Twitter to speak about Brady’s business decision.
He started out by saying how he found it incredible that people keep buying this bullshit. He went on about how the media will be full of stories about how Tom Brady has bought into Birmingham in the next 48 hours and about his NFL achievements. He stressed on the fact that no one would actually ask about what percentage Brady bought and how much he paid for it.
He continued on Twitter:
These are paid endorsement deals, with celebs diverting attention from the real question: what do the VCs want?”
Calladine also compared Brady’s investment in Birmingham City FC to his previous involvement in the cryptocurrency platform FTX. Calladine shared how Brady has great credibility due to his incredible work ethic and interest in business and branding. However, he shared that this is why so many people bought into the whole scam and lost everything. In fact, many people are still currently suing him for huge sums.
Tom Brady FTX controversy
According to reports, Tom Brady lost around a reported $30 million in the FTX controversy. On the other hand, his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen lost about $18 million through the same deal. The former couple were reportedly paid nearly entirely in FTX stock for their endorsement deal. In an interview, Bundchen stated how she was blindsided and like everyone else, she trusted the hype around it. She further shares how she felt terrible about it and was sorry for everyone that got involved in it.
Tom Brady’s ownership stake in Birmingham City FC
As of now, the full details about Tom Brady’s ownership stake in Birmingham City FC are currently not available. However, reports indicate that the number will be below 51%. This is based on the fact that he joins the board as a minority owner.
Martin Calladine brief bio
Martin Calladine is a renowned sportswriter who focuses on football reform and sporting ethics. Back in 2015, Martin published a book titled “The Ugly Game: How Football Lost its Magic and What it Could Learn from the NFL”.
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