Brady quits role as Birmingham City minority owner
NFL legend Tom Brady has stepped down as a minority owner of Birmingham City Football Club after three years. The decision follows the club's recent rise to the top of the Championship table under the ownership of the Knighthead group.
Why it matters
The departure marks the end of a high-profile celebrity investment in English football, highlighting the intersection of global sports figures and club ownership.
NFL legend Tom Brady has relinquished his minority share in Sky Bet Championship leaders Birmingham City after three years with the club.
The seven-time Super Bowl winner bought a stake in the club as part of the 2023 takeover by the Knighthead group, headed by his friend and business partner Tom Wagner.
But Brady has chosen to step away despite Blues moving to the top of the table two days ago with a 2-1 win over Swansea at St Andrew's.
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