NFL legend and Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady extended a warm, musical greeting to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham on Saturday, posting “Hey Juuuude ” on X (formerly Twitter). The tweet came after Bellingham scored an equaliser to hold Norway 1-1 just ahead of the half-time whistle.
The tweet cleverly references the classic Beatles song “Hey Jude,” nodding to Bellingham’s first name while adding a blue heart emoji. The gesture highlights the growing friendship between the two athletes, who share deep ties to Birmingham, England.
Tom Brady’s playful Beatles-inspired shoutout to England's Bellingham for his World Cup masterclass vs Norway
Brady, who holds a minority stake in Birmingham City Football Club, has long expressed admiration for Bellingham, a Birmingham native who rose through the club’s academy before moving to Borussia Dortmund and then Real Madrid. Their bond strengthened through personal conversations, including one around Bellingham’s high-profile transfer to the Spanish giants.
The connection deepened further earlier this year when Bellingham followed Brady’s lead by acquiring a minority stake in the Birmingham Phoenix, a franchise in The Hundred cricket competition. Reports indicated that Brady’s involvement in Birmingham sports inspired the England international’s investment in the city he continues to champion.
Fans quickly reacted to the former New England Patriots superstar Brady’s post, with many appreciating the lighthearted crossover between American football royalty and one of soccer’s brightest stars. As of this writing, England leads Norway 2-1 heading into the second half of the extra time. Both goals were scored by the Real Madrid star.
The Beatles pays tribute to Jude Bellingham with their famous "Hey Jude" song
The Beatles also paid tribute to Bellingham by posting his picture on their social media account with their famous "Hey Jude" song, which has become very famous among Real Madrid and England football fans. They often sing this song for the player.
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