Exactly one year to the day after his first retirement, football star Tom Brady has once again declared his career in the National Football League (NFL) to be over.
"I'll get straight to the point, I'll stop," said the 45-year-old in an Instagram video: "Thank you to everyone for the support.
Thank you for letting me live my absolute dream.
I wouldn't do anything differently."
The quarterback is retiring after 23 years and a total of seven Super Bowl victories.
The NFL loses its most successful player in league history.
Brady left the New England Patriots in 2020 after 19 years and a title dynasty.
He continued his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with whom he once won the Super Bowl.
Brady had already resigned in early February 2021, and the role followed backwards 40 days later.
Brady is a sports icon in the USA, there are hardly any pass, win or touchdown records that he doesn't hold.
He was famous as a phenomenal strategist with strong nerves and a perfect feeling for the moment.
The five-time Super Bowl and three-time NFL MVP (most valuable player) will probably retire to private life for the time being.
He divorced the Brazilian top model Gisele Bundchen in the fall.