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Tom Brady has ended his association with Birmingham City football club, where he became a minority owner and chairman of an advisory board in August 2023. The NFL legend's involvement lasted three years during which he committed both investment and expertise to the team. Birmingham City expressed gratitude for Brady’s support but did not provide reasons for his departure. As of now, Birmingham City is leading England's Championship league with 29 points after 15 games.

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Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion who retired from the NFL in February 2023, has ended his three-year association with Birmingham City Football Club. He became a minority owner and chairman of an advisory board at Birmingham when he partnered with Knighthead Capital Management LLC in August 2023 but now exits without any specific reason given by the club. Birmingham City thanked Brady for his support over the last three years, highlighting his extensive expertise and passion for football. The club remains at the top of the Championship table with 29 points after 15 matches.

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Former quarterback Brady, a three-time NFL most valuable player, retired in February 2023 after 23 seasons in the NFL, having won six of his Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Brady ends association with Birmingham City · assertive framing

- Published NFL legend Tom Brady has ended his association with top-of-the-table Championship side Birmingham City. asserted

Brady → publish → City

The seven-time Super Bowl champion became a minority owner in the St Andrew's club in August 2023 when he "entered a partnership" with club owners Knighthead Capital Management LLC. asserted

he → become → LLC

he → involve → arrival

However, the Blues announced his exit, external with a statement headlined 'Tom Brady departure'. asserted

Blues → announce → statement

They added: "Birmingham City Football Club expresses its sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club over the last three years. " asserted

Club → add → years

It was truly amazing to have someone with Tom's experience and passion associated with the club, and the club looks forward to continuing to build on that foundation from the training ground to the Birmingham community." asserted

club → have → community

Brady → retire → Buccaneers

Following the end of his playing career, he also acquired a stake Las Vegas Raiders, while also becoming part of the ownership group of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces. asserted

he → follow → Aces

On top of that, Brady's commitments also include him being a lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports. asserted

him → include → Sports

He leaves with Birmingham top of the Championship on goal difference with 29 points after 15 games. asserted

He → leave → games

Brady ends association with Birmingham City

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