WATCH: “Ronaldo or Messi?” – Tom Brady has an awkward interaction with ‘overexcited’ IShowSpeed before the Super Bowl

Tom Brady has met Cristiano Ronaldo earlier

WATCH: “Ronaldo or Messi?” – Tom Brady has an awkward interaction with ‘overexcited’ IShowSpeed before the Super Bowl

IShowSpeed asks Tom Brady to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (Via screengrab/X)

Tom Brady sounded diplomatic when he was asked about his preference for soccer greats, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. When YouTuber IShowSpeed bumped into Brady at Dana White‘s event and asked him whom he prefers, the legendary quarterback did not give a clear answer. His diplomacy even frustrated the YouTuber. 

I can't pick between them two
Brady told Speed, who was amazed to hear the response.

With the hesitancy, the former quarterback somehow contradicted himself. Some years back, before Super Bowl LII, when Brady faced the same question, without being reluctant, the QB took the name of Messi. He also lamented the fact that he was a bit older than Messi. 

I love Messi--He is a great player; however, I am a little older than him. I love soccer, I've watched it for a long time and I'm not old enough to have watched Maradona, that's probably for previous generations. I admire him, he's a great athlete.

Brady asked Speed the counter question, who he would like? Messi or Ronaldo? Speed had a certain answer. He imitated Ronaldo and made it clear that who he likes. Speed’s love for the former Manchester United winger is no secret.

Ronaldo has met Tom Brady in the past

Cristiano Ronaldo met Tom Brady during his second stint at Manchester United. They spoke for a while and the soccer great admired the qualities that Brady had. He noted that Brady came with a lot of positive energy and he influenced him with a positive vibe. 

Psychology, see? I thought he [Brady] took the decision [retirement reversal] a few weeks before. We spoke in general. He's a very, very smart guy, he knows a lot about football. "We had a nice conversation. He gave me good energy. When you have another GOAT, it's energy. It's all about energy. When you have good energy around you, I can do interesting things.
Ronaldo as per SportBible
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo (via Goal)

Tom Brady has won seven Super Bowl titles in his life. He won six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His stats were appreciated by the Portuguese soccer legend.

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