🚨 Rupert Murdoch Warns Tom Brady Over Controversial Comments About NFL Referees, Considering Contract With FOX

NFL legend **Tom Brady** is facing a storm of criticism after publicly criticizing NFL referees. His comments have prompted **Rupert Murdoch**, the Executive Chairman of FOX Corporation, to issue a warning and even **review Brady’s $375 million contract** with FOX. This raises big questions about the former quarterback’s future in sports commentary.

Brady, who signed a **10-year, $375 million contract** with FOX to become the league’s top commentator, has recently made harsh comments about the way NFL referees officiate games. The 7-time **Super Bowl champion** believes that the referees’ decisions are **inconsistent and biased**, causing much controversy among experts, players and fans.

However, this has made Rupert Murdoch **unhappy**, as he believes that Brady’s statements could harm both **FOX and the NFL**, especially since FOX is one of the official broadcast partners of the league.

According to inside sources, Murdoch is **seriously considering reviewing Brady’s contract** to ensure that the relationship between FOX and the NFL is not affected.

A FOX insider revealed:
“Rupert Murdoch has always protected the reputation of FOX. Criticizing referees is common in sports, but when someone as influential as Tom Brady repeatedly questions the fairness of NFL referees, it causes unnecessary tension between FOX and the league. Murdoch warned Brady to be more careful with his words.”

With FOX having **a multi-billion dollar contract with the NFL**, any conflict with the league **could seriously impact FOX’s business interests**.

Despite Murdoch’s warning, Brady stood his ground. He defended his right to comment:

“I respect the NFL and all the people who make up the league. But as an analyst, my job is to provide honest commentary. Fans deserve to know the truth about how the games are officiated. If pointing out refereeing mistakes is considered controversial, I’ll do it. I’m not going to stay silent.”

Brady also stressed that he wasn’t targeting any specific referees, but rather wanted to **raise the bar for officiating**. According to him, **refs should be held accountable just like players and coaches**, especially in important games.

This puts FOX in a difficult position. On the one hand, **Brady was hired to be a blunt and incisive pundit**, providing the kind of in-depth analysis that only a great player like him can provide. But on the other hand, **FOX cannot afford to offend the NFL**, its key partner in sports broadcasting.

If Murdoch decides to act, it **could set a precedent of sports commentators being restricted in their criticism of the NFL**. This raises a big question: **Will sports pundits still be free to speak their minds, or will they be controlled to protect the interests of media conglomerates?**

Industry experts say Murdoch’s warning may simply be a move to **keep Brady in check**, but there is also speculation that FOX **could modify or even terminate Brady’s contract** if the situation escalates.

Given the huge investment FOX has made in getting Brady on the air, any decision regarding his contract **won’t be made in haste**.

Currently, **Brady remains part of FOX’s commentary team for the 2025 Super Bowl**. However, tensions between him and FOX executives suggest **changes could be coming soon**.

If Murdoch does conduct a review of Brady’s contract, **FOX could impose restrictions on what he’s allowed to say**, or worst case scenario, **Brady could leave his role earlier than expected**.

The case also raises broader questions about **freedom of speech in sports media**:
– **Should analysts be allowed to criticize the NFL honestly, or should they refrain to protect their relationship with the league?**
– **If Brady is punished for speaking the truth, will that reduce the quality of sports commentary?**