Tom Brady ends three-year involvement with Birmingham City
Original report:
Tom Brady’s association with Birmingham City ended after three years, BBC Sport reported on 9 November 2026. The former NFL quarterback had joined as a minority owner and advisory board chairman; Birmingham were leading the Championship when his departure was announced.
Birmingham City announced the departure of Tom Brady, ending an association that began in August 2023. The seven-time Super Bowl winner had become a minority owner through a partnership with Knighthead Capital Management, the club’s owners, and chaired an advisory board. BBC Sport reported his exit on 9 November 2026.
The club thanked Brady for his support and involvement over three years, highlighting his experience and enthusiasm. At his arrival, Birmingham had said his contribution would include investment, time and expertise. He departed with the team top of the Championship on goal difference, having collected 29 points from 15 matches.
Brady’s Birmingham involvement formed part of a wider move into sports ownership after his NFL retirement in February 2023. His other commitments included stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders and WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, alongside NFL analysis for Fox Sports. The report did not establish why the Birmingham association ended or detail financial arrangements.
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BBC Sport — 9 November 2026
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