Eli Manning, Tom Brady extend playful feud to Wrexham-Birmingham City soccer match

Naturally, Brady responded on Saturday, the whole thing clearly appearing like a PR stunt to raise awareness for the game in the U.S.

"So, I've been working on a little response video to Eli and I'm looking around the house, but I can't find the other six of these," Brady retorted on X as he held up one of his Lombardi Trophies. "So, Rob, could you educate the Wrexham fans a bit on the history of the NFL?"

Manning quoted the response, seemingly waving the white flag on the pre-match trash talk.

But Monday, Manning came right back at Brady — this time with some superhero backup.

"Hey Tom, you made some valid points in your message and I heard them well and they hurt a little bit," Manning said in another video on X. "So, I had to bring in my ringer, he's got a few trophies of his own."

Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winning actor Hugh Jackman, well-known for his role as Wolverine in Marvel films, appeared with Manning in the video. Jackman channeled his inner Wolverine — a nod at Brady's Michigan alumnus status - and added his efforts to Wrexham's cause.

"Listen, Tom, I'm a big fan of yours," Jackman began. "But you've crossed a line. Two championships, six claws, that's eight. Don't start it. Come on, Wrexham."

The match itself was not short of any star power either. Legendary player David Beckham was spotted with Brady in the owner's suite.

In the end, Birmingham City defeated Wrexham 3-1 and snagged the top spot in League One away from McElhenney's Red Dragons. Brady now has bragging rights until the two teams meet again on Jan. 25.