Tom Brady has expressed pride for his New England Patriots teammates after insisting a sixth Super Bowl win has no bearing on his retirement plans.
The 41-year-old combined with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to win Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, with a 13-3 victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Brady was playing in his ninth championship game and the Vince Lombardi Trophy win at at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta followed successes in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014 and 2016.
But the fabled quarterback has no intention of quitting after the Patriots tied the Pittsburgh Steelers' record for the most championships.
"It doesn't change anything," Brady told CBS.
"It's been a great year. I'm so happy for my teammates. This is a dream come true for all of us."
Belichick had a defiant message for the Patriots' detractors after the victory in the lowest-scoring game in the 53rd edition of the NFL showpiece final.
"It's sweet," Belichick told CBS.
"Everybody counted us out from the beginning the season, mid-season, but we're still here."
Julian Edelman was voted most valuable player with 141 yards receiving. The wide receiver now has 115 post-season receptions, second in NFL history to Jerry Rice, who had 151.
Speaking at the MVP media conference on Monday, Belichick lauded Edelman, while also highlighting the collective spirit.
"I can't say enough about our football team. Certainly Julian epitomises the work ethic, toughness - mental and physical - determination and will and his extraordinary ability to perform under pressure. We have so many guys who do that well," Belichick added.
"He's truly in the mould of one of the great versatile Patriots. I'm personally happy for Julian. It's rewarding for me to see the success that he's achieved."
Belichik described comparisons with the NFL coaching greats as "incredibly flattering", adding: "It's what we were able to accomplish as a team that makes me most proud."
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