In a striking turn of events, Tom Brady has taken to social media once again, sharing what can only be described as a cryptic message following the surprising pregnancy announcement from his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen. Updates reveal that the retired NFL superstar posted some thought-provoking words about “the man” who “falls short again and again” on his Instagram Stories.
This marks the second occasion that Brady, now 47, has seemingly expressed his sentiments online since the news broke that Bündchen is preparing to welcome a child with her new partner, jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente.
In his latest post, Brady shared an impactful excerpt from a well-known speech by former President Theodore Roosevelt that emphasizes resilience in the face of challenges. This speech, commonly referred to as “The Man in the Arena,” was originally delivered by Roosevelt in Paris back in 1910. Brady shared an image featuring a black card that displayed a portion of the powerful message while adding emojis such as prayer hands, a red heart, and stars to underscore his feelings.
The text on the card poignantly reads, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming. But who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
In the aftermath of Bündchen’s announcement, reports disclosed that while she had shared her pregnancy news with Brady prior to its public revelation, he was still taken aback by the revelation that she would be having a child with Valente. Sources close to the situation mentioned that Brady had been aware of the seriousness of Bündchen’s relationship with Valente, but the idea of them starting a family was unexpected.
Brady and Bündchen, who share two children—Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11—finalized their divorce in October 2022 after more than a decade of marriage. The former couple’s split saw Bündchen and Valente spending time together, reportedly sparking rumors about their relationship soon after the divorce. Bundchen originally met Valente when she enrolled at his jiu-jitsu academy in 2021, leading to their subsequent romance.
As the story continues to unfold, fans and followers are eager to see how this dramatic chapter in both Brady and Bündchen’s lives will develop.