Tom Brady labelled as "fraud" and accused of paying refs by Logan Paul as explosive flag football feud takes another turn

Logan Paul has taken another shot at Tom Brady, reviving their heated rivalry with a fresh allegation tied to their flag football clash. The WWE star and entrepreneur claims Brady was behind an officiating decision that went against him during the March event. Paul’s comments add more fuel to a feud that has already spilled from the field into public confrontations and social media exchanges.Logan Paul makes fresh claim about Tom Brady and flag football gamePaul revisited the rivalry while speaking with Valuetainment for Gen Z’s Patrick Bet-David, where he described Brady as someone who had singled him out during their meeting on the flag football field.“For some reason, I’ve become Tom Brady’s target, which is something I just can’t accept. I’m not going to stand here and be belittled by you in front of everyone at the flag football draft. I’m not going to let you disrespect me in the middle of the game by doing a cheap shot at me,” Logan told Valuetainment for Gen Z’s Patrick Bet-David.He then made a stronger accusation about the officials involved in the game.“And then he probably paid the refs or something because they called the penalty on me. So there’s fraud right there. And then, him actually assaulting me and striking me … at the end of the day, it’s like, why me? Why have you chosen me? Why have you chosen me? And so, you want war, you’ll get war, brother.”Paul’s comments refer to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, where he played for the Wildcats against Brady’s Founders team. The event brought together NFL stars and the U.S. men’s national flag football team, creating a competitive setting that also carried plenty of entertainment value.The Wildcats defeated Brady’s team during the tournament, although Team USA eventually claimed the title. The U.S. team beat the Wildcats 24-14 in the championship game.Tom Brady and Logan Paul rivalry continues beyond the fieldThe tension between Brady and Paul did not end when the tournament did. Their rivalry later became even more visible during Fanatics Fest in New York, where Brady slapped Paul during a confrontation. New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns intervened as the situation escalated.Paul subsequently threatened retaliation online and described the incident as a “horrible example for the kids.”Brady later answered Paul on social media, calling him a “dork” and a “nerd.” Their exchanges have kept the unusual rivalry alive, even when neither man was competing.The pair also crossed paths during the World Cup Final, where they exchanged middle fingers before Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin helped keep Paul away from Brady.Despite Paul’s latest claim, there is an important distinction between an accusation and a proven fact. There is no publicly established evidence that Tom Brady paid referees or manipulated the outcome of the flag football game. Paul’s comments therefore remain an allegation rather than confirmation of wrongdoing.For now, their feud continues to attract attention because it has moved far beyond a single sporting event. What began as competitive trash talk has developed into a highly public back-and-forth, with each new encounter giving both stars another reason to reignite the rivalry.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.