Tom Brady and David Beckham teased as Ryan Reynolds admits to overstepping the mark
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Ryan Reynolds has revealed how he sent teasing WhatsApp messages to Tom Brady and David Beckham during Birmingham City's victory over Wrexham last September.
The Wrexham co-owner shared details of the playful exchange ahead of tonight's League One clash between the two sides at the Racecourse Ground.
While Brady and Beckham were present at St Andrew's for Birmingham's 3-1 win, Reynolds watched from afar, engaging in what he now admits was overzealous banter with the sporting legends.
Speaking on the Men in Blazers podcast, Reynolds confessed to sending messages mocking both sports stars' physical attributes.
Tom Brady and David Beckham were in attendance to watch Birmingham and Wrexham in September
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"I was s--- texting both of them, mostly failing bone structure and age-related sort of material," Reynolds said.
The Hollywood star expressed regret about his messages, adding: "It wasn't my finest moment and I hate that they're both kind people in real life."
Tonight's match sees Reynolds' Wrexham host Brady's Birmingham City at the Racecourse Ground.
Reynolds, who initially expressed uncertainty about his attendance, has suggested he might be present for the League One fixture.
"It is definitely on the cards," the Wrexham co-owner said regarding his potential appearance at tonight's match.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had great success with WrexhamPAThe previous encounter between the sides in September ended in a 3-1 victory for Birmingham City, with both Brady and Beckham watching from the stands.
Beckham has previously shown support for Reynolds' involvement in football, having attended Wrexham's FA Trophy final against Bromley at Wembley in May 2022 as Reynolds' guest.
The former England captain has praised Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney's impact on the Welsh club.
Drawing from his experience with Inter Miami, Beckham said: "It takes people like Ryan and Rob to give it that bit of air."
Reynolds revealed his fellow co-owner McElhenney might be even more competitive when it comes to facing Brady.
"Would I love to beat Tom Brady at sports? The answer is an emphatic yes. Would Rob? Maybe more so," Reynolds said.
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ReutersThe Wrexham owner added: "Rob has a skosh more rabies about it all and about everything, but God bless it. It's great.
"We're very clear that we're Canadian and American and we balance each other beautifully."
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