Football is not NFL: Wayne Rooney hits out at Tom Brady over work ethic remark
Rooney said Brady's assessment lacked context, pointing out that the NFL and football operate under vastly different schedules and demands. 'Tom came in once, the day before a game, when things are a little lighter anyway,' Rooney explained. 'I don't think he really understood football that well at the time — maybe he does now. But what he does understand is hard work. That's why I'm disappointed, because football is not the NFL. NFL works for three months a year, and players need rest as well.'RESPECT IS STILL INTACT DESPITE CRITICISMDespite his frustration, Rooney maintained his admiration for Brady's achievements, calling him 'one of the greatest, if not the greatest, athletes of all time.' He also acknowledged the club's recent progress, noting they have moved on players they 'needed to move on' and appear to be heading in the right direction.Since their relegation, Birmingham have fought their way back to the EFL Championship, just one tier below the Premier League. Rooney said he was pleased to see the club's upward trajectory, even if his chapter there ended in disappointment.- Ends
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