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'Great' if Trump wins presidency: NFL's Brady

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Fans stand with a sign stating, "Hey Mr. Trump Tom Brady for V.P." before the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts (AFP Photo/Jim Rogash)

Los Angeles (AFP) - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw his support behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Wednesday, stating it would be "great" if the maverick tycoon ended up in the White House.

Brady, who has long been on friendly terms with the Republican presidential hopeful, was speaking to reporters as Trump prepared to debate rival challengers later Wednesday in California.