Manchester United supporters are convinced watching Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired NFL icon Tom Brady into a dramatic U-turn over his retirement.
As the battle for the top four continues, Ronaldo took centre stage against Tottenham on Saturday with a sublime hat-trick. Brady witnessed that sensational performance first hand as he attended Old Trafford with his son.
The seven-time Super Bowl winner met up with the United superstar on the pitch post-match, and it was during that conversation Ronaldo swayed Brady into a comeback — at least that's the theory on social media. ALSO READ: Thomas Tuchel gives fresh update on Chelsea future amid Manchester United links Back for a second spell at United, Ronaldo has now scored 18 goals in 31 appearances this term.
The hat-trick against Tottenham was only his second for United, coming 14 years after his first, and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner shows no signs of stopping at 37.
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