{
  "id": 8546397,
  "title": "Tom Brady opens up about his mistakes in fatherhood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tom-brady-opens-up-about-his-mistakes-in-fatherhood",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T21:32:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/being-a-great-football-player-didnt-make-me-a-great-dad-tom-brady-makes-an-emotional-remark-about-fatherhood-and-the-regrets-he-has-had/articleshow/134360354.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and NFL legend, has candidly discussed his struggles with balancing fatherhood. In recent interviews, the retired quarterback reflected on the mistakes he has made as a parent and shared his thoughts on the importance of being a good role model for his children.\n\nBrady emphasized that being a great player does not automatically make one a great parent. While excelling in football required dedication, hard work, and providing for his family, he believed that being a great father was about setting a positive example and being present in his children's lives.\n\nDespite focusing on his career for over two decades, Brady has often missed out on many fatherhood moments. This absence has been evident in interviews where he expressed his emotional attachment to his three children, who have become his top priority since his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bundchen.\n\nSince the high-profile split, Brady has remained single and has refrained from serious relationships. Although linked to several high-profile women, including Irina Shayk and Kim Kardashian, he has kept his dating life private, staying away from the media spotlight.\n\nBrady's focus on co-parenting his children with their mothers has been a consistent theme in recent years, even though he has remained focused on his post-retirement endeavors. In spite of his busy schedule, the former NFL star has intentionally avoided getting involved in serious relationships, choosing to prioritize his family over personal pursuits.",
  "summary": "Tom Brady, the seven time Super Bowl champion, has opened up about fatherhod and his mistakes.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}