Tom Bradycontinues to have a strong relationship with his children, a source tells PEOPLE amid the marital troubles between the NFL star and wifeGisele Bündchen.
Brady and Bündchen share two children — sonBenjamin Rein, 12, and 9-year-old daughterVivian Lake, along with Brady’s sonJohn Edward, 15, with exBridget Moynahan.
“The kids love Tom,” the insider tells PEOPLE. “He is a great dad.”
“She feels bad for the kids,” the source adds of Bündchen.
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Meanwhile, Brady’s team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, had a home game last Sunday and will face off against the Atlanta Falcons in Tampa this weekend.
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Although the children were not spotted at Brady’s last home game, Vivian, Benjamin and Jack cheered on their father inthe Buccaneers' home openerthe previous week.
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“Football is such a big draw to him,” a sourcepreviously told PEOPLEin September. “Something’s got to give, and it has always been his family. They have to be so patient for him.”
Inan interview this summer withElle, Bündchen said that she has her “concerns” about Brady continuing to play, especially when it comes to their kids.
“Obviously, I have my concerns — this is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present,” the Brazilian model said. “I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again.”
“But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]. He needs to follow his joy, too.”
source: people.com
