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Tom Brady and Rob McElhenney were spotted in a deep conversation ahead of Birmingham City’s showdown with Wrexham.
Although the midweek fixture is in League One, some very famous faces are in attendance attend St Mary’s.
Wrexham co-owner McElhenney has flown directly to the game from the Emmys, while former NFL star Brady is a minority owner in Birmingham and will also be watching from the stands.
Ahead of kick-off, the pair met pitchside and had a deep chat, with Brady handing a personalised Birmingham shirt to the Hollywood star.
Brady and McElhenney will not be the only big name stars in attendance, with David Beckham also in the stands for the third tier fixture.
Tom Brady (right) and Rob McElhenney were (left) spotted in a deep conversation at St Mary’s
McElhenney’s Wrexham travel to Brady’s Birmingham in Monday’s League One action
David Beckham has been pictured in the stands alongside Brady at St Andrews
McElhenney is a regular at Wrexham matches and flew straight to the UK from the Emmys
‘Directly after the Emmys I’m hopping on a plane and going out to Birmingham, England, to watch Wrexham play Tom Brady’s team, Birmingham City,’ McElhenney said ahead of the match.
‘We’re not legally allowed to bet on the games but we have fun, we have social media and whatnot. I’ll be joining him and I believe Mr David Beckham will be there as well – we should have a good time.’
There had been some social media jousting prior to the match, the first competitive fixture between the two sides since the Hollywood stars’ respective investments.
After Wrexham’s official account posted Eli Manning, Brady’s long-term rival, in a Red Dragons’ jersey on Friday, with him responding ‘Now I can beat @TomBrady in football and fútbol! Go @Wrexham_AFC!’
Brady had his retort to the former New York Giants quarterback, who he lost two Super Bowls to.
‘So I’ve been working on our little response video to Eli and I’m looking around the house, and I can’t find the other six of these,’ Brady said, holding up the Lombardi Trophy.
Although Brady lost both Super Bowl appearances to the Giants, he won the NFL’s championship game on seven occasions and is one of the best players in the league’s history.
‘Rob, can you just educate the Wrexham fans just a little bit on the history of the NFL?’ Brady continued. ‘Thanks bud, appreciate it. I’ll see you Monday.’
Asked about the exchange before the game, Brady told Sky Sports: ‘I did [win that round].
‘Eli Manning took a shot at me, and unfortunately he’s been a little bit of my Kryptonite. But don’t worry, we’re going to get him back tonight. We’re coming for you.
Brady handed a personalised Birmingham shirt to the Hollywood star ahead of kick-off
Tom Brady posted a video response to Eli Manning and Wrexham holding a Super Bowl trophy
Manning came out in support of Wrexham on Friday ahead of its big matchup with Birmingham
‘It’s a friendly competition and a friendly rivalry.’
Wrexham, who were promoted from League Two last season, are currently top of League One having taken 13 points from their first five games.
Birmingham, meanwhile, are in sixth place with 10 points from four matches.
Beckham has struck up a friendship with Brady, with the pair having been seen together at the game between Inter Miami and Cincinnati in August.
The game between Birmingham and Wrexham is likely to attract large viewing figures both in England at the USA.
