Plenty of tributes to Brady’s superb career flowed in throughout the day. That included one from his wife, Gisele Bundchen.
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Bundchen took to Instagram to congratulate Brady on his career. She wrote that she was “so proud” of Brady and noted that he is “the most dedicated, focused and mentally tough person” she has ever met.
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Below is the full text of Bundchen’s Instagram post:
Brady cited his family as one of the biggest factors in his decision to retire. He thanked Bundchen for supporting his career and credited her “selflessness” as one of the reasons he was able to play for so long and become the greatest to play the game.
“Our family is my greatest achievement,” Brady wrote in his retirement post. “I always came off the field and home to the most loving and supportive wife who has done EVERYTHING for our family to allow me to focus on my career. Her selflessness allowed me to reach new heights professionally, and I am beyond words what you mean to me and our family.”
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Brady will have now have plenty of time to spend with his family, including Bundchen and their three children — Jack, Benny and Vivian — as he rides off into the sunset.
