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Tom Brady (49), known as the "Greatest Of All Time" in American football, has become a topic of conversation after it was reported that he made desperate efforts to prevent his split with world-famous model Gisele Bundchen (46), including requesting an extended leave during spring camp.
The U.S. sports outlet The Comeback reported on the 6th (Korean time) that "Tom Brady is known to have taken desperate measures for Gisele Bundchen."
Brady is a legendary quarterback who led his team to seven Super Bowl victories in the National Football League (NFL). He is a legend who reached the pinnacle more times than any other franchise in history, with a maximum of six championships. In the United States, he was a superstar whose status rivaled that of legends in their respective sports, such as Michael Jordan (basketball), Lionel Messi (soccer), and Babe Ruth (baseball).
He married another superstar in the modeling industry, and the two became known as the couple of the century. Bundchen firmly held the position of the world's highest-earning model, as selected by Forbes, for 15 consecutive years from 2002 to 2016.
Brady and Bundchen first met through a mutual acquaintance in 2006, tied the knot in 2009, and had one son and one daughter. Their every move was a topic of conversation during their marriage, but they ultimately reached divorce in October 2022.
It was revealed that the reason this couple, who had been enjoying a happy married life, ended up separating was due to Brady's desire to extend his active career. However, the outlet reports that Brady made desperate efforts to protect his family.
The outlet stated, "A few weeks before the start of the new 2022 NFL season, Brady took a mysterious leave during training camp," adding, "While the exact reason for his departure from the team at the time was not revealed, it has been confirmed through a bestselling author that it was a final 'desperate' attempt to save his marriage."
Las Anderson recently published a book detailing Brady's life story, and the book is said to describe their separation process in detail.
The outlet explained, "The book explains that the relationship between Brady and Gisele began to show cracks several years before they ultimately entered a separation," adding, "The biggest cause was that Brady refused to retire. This conflict reached its peak when Brady reversed his retirement decision and decided to play one more season in the NFL in 2022."
Although Bundchen acted as if she supported Brady's decision externally, it was actually quite different. The outlet reported, "Gisele appeared to support his decision on the surface, but she was reportedly so angry that she left for Costa Rica," adding, "This psychological pressure was clearly reflected in Brady's appearance. Even coaches and teammates noticed that he had lost about 20 pounds (approximately 9 kg) in weight."
Former Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said, "For someone with Tom's build to lose that much weight was a huge change," adding, "It was very clear that the cause of the weight loss was extreme stress stemming from the personal problems he was going through."
Another coach explained, "It looked like cheekbones were popping out above his cheekbones. It may sound rude, but he looked like a cancer patient with only great hair," adding, "He looked so miserable and was far from the Tom we loved. He was suffering from extreme stress."
Anderson nonetheless reveals that Brady did his best to protect his family. In his book, Anderson wrote, "At the end of August, Brady requested a long-term camp leave from his coach for the first time in his career. He said he would return, but did not say when. The situation had deteriorated so much that he and Gisele had to have a serious conversation in a secluded place," adding, "Brady's departure from camp was permitted at the franchise level, but very few people within the organization knew that he headed to a private resort in the Bahamas as his final desperate attempt to save his family."
Despite such efforts, their marriage could not last long. Anderson stated, "When he returned to Tampa Bay after an 11-day leave, his soul appeared even more broken than before," adding, "It was clear that there had been an incident capable of causing irreparable damage. The fierce and desperate effort of about two weeks to save the marriage came to nothing. Brady's close associates sensed that a countdown toward divorce had begun and were worried."
Meanwhile, after their divorce, Bundchen was rumored to be in a relationship with Joaking Valente, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, and this rumor was proven true when she gave birth to her third child in February 2025.
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