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Feb 1 • 5 tweets • 4 min read

#BREAKING NFL star Tom Brady confirms retirement #AFPSports

#UPDATE NFL icon Tom Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on Tuesday at the age of 44, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career u.afp.com/wfQc #AFPSports

From rivals Peyton Manning and Brett Favre to NBA icons Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal, the sports world hailed retiring NFL quarterback Tom Brady u.afp.com/GOAT #AFPSports

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#PROFILE: Driven by a relentless work ethic and competitive spirit, Tom Brady leaves the NFL with a slew of records that may never be beaten u.afp.com/wfPk by @robwoollard_afp #AFPSports #TomBrady

VIDEO: Fans heartbroken over NFL star Tom Brady's retirement.

Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on Tuesday, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career

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