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Tom Brady and Shohei Ohtani (Image via: Getty/X)
When the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a 5-4 thriller over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani once again proved why he’s the heartbeat of baseball’s modern era. With this victory, the Dodgers etched their name in history as the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles — and Ohtani stood right at the center of it.
Hours after the champagne had settled, Ohtani took to Instagram to share the moment that every athlete dreams of — holding the trophy high, surrounded by his teammates, and flashing a rare smile that said it all.His caption was simple yet powerful: “2025 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS👑👑.” The post exploded online within minutes. But amid the flood of comments from fans and fellow players, one message instantly stole the spotlight — from NFL legend Tom Brady himself.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion dropped a string of emojis — “💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼” — under Ohtani’s post. The gesture was short, but its impact was massive. Fans quickly flooded the comments, calling it “a champion’s salute” and “the ultimate crossover moment.
” It was a rare, unspoken nod from one global icon to another — a silent acknowledgment that greatness recognizes greatness.

(Image via Shohei Ohtani's IG)
Tom Brady’s reaction captures the spirit of mutual respect between two champions
Brady’s fiery comment wasn’t just fan admiration — it reflected something deeper.
As someone who’s tasted consecutive titles himself, leading the New England Patriots to back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 2003 and 2004, Brady knows the grind, sacrifice, and mental strength it takes to repeat success on the biggest stage. His subtle gesture carried the weight of experience — a wordless message to Ohtani that said, I know how hard this is, and you did it.Ohtani’s postseason numbers back it up. He hit .265 with eight home runs, 14 RBIs, and 13 runs scored, while also pitching 20.1 innings with 28 strikeouts.
His two-way brilliance powered the Dodgers’ dominant playoff run, proving once again that no stage is too bright for the Japanese phenom.
Ohtani’s viral post turns into a global celebration of greatness
As Ohtani’s post continues to break the internet, fans can’t stop drawing parallels between the two icons — one who ruled the football field, and another who’s rewriting baseball history. Together, their brief social media exchange became a symbol of sporting excellence that transcends leagues, languages, and generations. And while Ohtani simply captioned it, “2025 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS👑👑,” the world read it as a statement — a reminder that the reign of greatness isn’t slowing down anytime soon.Also read: Shohei Ohtani’s rare Game 7 moment sparks fiery exchange as Toronto Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider confronts umpire in World Series showdown
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