Tom Brady retirement being blamed on wife Gisele Bundchen by his fans

Tom Brady has confirmed reports that he is retired from the NFL.

As rumors swirl after Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL, many football fans are taking to Twitter to lay blame for the end of the beloved quarterback’s career on his wife, fashion model Gisele Bundchen.

The duo married in 2009 and has remained together ever since as both their careers skyrocketed to new and exciting heights. However, ESPN and the NFL Network reported the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback walks away from the NFL after 22 seasons, while the 44-year-old reportedly told the team’s general manager, Jason Licht, that he has formally made up his mind.

As the hemming and hawing on the matter continues from Brady, his fans have taken to Twitter to speculate that his wife is the one pulling his strings when it comes to retirement.

“Gisele won,” one Twitter user wrote alongside a heartbreak emoji.

Gisele won 💔

— THANK YOU , BRADY 🤞🏽 (@thatsd__) January 29, 2022

“Gisele breaking our hearts,” another added.

Gisele breaking our hearts https://t.co/wD1OY4wyph

— joao pedro (@joaopedro120402) January 29, 2022

“Gisele said, ‘It’s time,” someone else joked.

Gisele said, “It’s time.” https://t.co/mciiClpyi3

— Brittney Cottingham (@bbcott) January 29, 2022

“I hate you Gisele,” a less subtle user wrote.

I hate you Gisele

— Conor (@Boston__Conor) January 29, 2022

“I’m gonna say it. I’ve never been a Gisele fan. I’m sorry,” someone else added.

I’m gonna say it. I’ve never been a Gisele fan. I’m sorry.

— Jack (@jmoran8996) January 29, 2022

“Breaking: Gisele remains primary breadwinner,” one sarcastic user joked.

Breaking: Gisele remains primary breadwinner

— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) January 29, 2022

Although some have rushed to Bundchen’s defense, this isn’t the first time that reports have indicated that she would like to see Brady hang up his helmet and retire from the contact sport.

In 2020, The Independent reported that Brady told Howard Stern that Bundchen expressed in a letter that she was unhappy with their marriage, alleging that he would be dedicated to football during the season and then spend the off-season focused on training and other business ventures, leaving little to no time for her or their kids.