Tom Brady is named Madden 18 cover star after historic Super Bowl comeback
The New England Patriot is the oldest-ever cover star, turning 40 before the game's release in August
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Your support makes all the difference.Tom Brady will be the cover star of the latest renewal of EA Sports' hugely-successful Madden franchise, despite turning 40 in August.
The quarterback led the New England Patriots to yet another Vince Lombardi trophy in February, masterminding the greatest-ever comeback in a Super Bowl to claim his fifth ring.
Brady, 39, succeeds teammate Rob Gronkowski as the cover star but says he doesn't believe in the so-called 'curse' that afflicts those adorning the game's front.
Traditionally, players selected as Madden's signature player have struggled to live up to expectations - usually through injury.
But TB12 has said he doesn't believe in such things as he targets another successful season.
“The Madden NFL 18 cover is a great honour for me,” said Brady.
“I'm not one to believe in curses, so I'm ready to take the challenge head on like always! It doesn't stand a chance!!!”
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