After the painful result of the Super Bowl 2025where Kansas City Chiefs They fell to them Philadelphia Eagles 40-22, Travis Kelce He is dealing with the frustration of not being able to perform at the level he expected, as well as a player and leader. In the most recent episode of the podcast New Heightswho leads with his brother, JasonHe did not hesitate to share his sensations.
The veteran “closed wing” of 35 years, appeared in an unusual way, with a more serious and reflective tone, being violated after the painful defeat of his team in the Super Bowl 2025an encounter that ended with a score of 40-22. While his brother Jason Kelceformer player of the Eagles and coanfrerion of the podcast, accompanied him, Travis did not hide his disappointment or his self -criticism.
“I couldn’t find the slightest impulse”said Travis At the beginning of the episode. Attributed part of the defeat to the “little decisions” that he took in the field and admitted that he was not the best leader for his team at that critical moment.
Despite being a veteran of 12 years in the leaguehe seemed not to have been able to inspire his teammates the way he had done it on other occasions. “I was not the best leader that could be when motivating my boys.”he said, suggesting the weight he feels on his shoulders as one of the pillars of his team.
For Travis, who has been a key piece in the success of the Kansas City Chiefshe Super Bowl 2025 It was a hard lesson. “It’s a difficult pill,” he said about the result. “It’s a hard reality, man. I love my teammates, I love my coaches. Chiefs KingdomI regret how it ended. ”
However, beyond his frustration for the final marker, the player did not lose the perspective of his life beyond football. Travis He highlighted how lucky he feels when having a solid support network, formed by his family and close friends.
His star role does not exempt him from the emotional load of such a discouraging result. Despite that painful introspection, Travis He also highlighted the importance of having a solid support system to face these difficult moments.
During the Pódcast, he mentioned that approximately 50 friends and family They had moved to New Orleans To witness the Super Bowl. “That not only served to share the emotion of the event, but to offer comfort after the defeat.”
“I have a beautiful life“, Travis shared, with a softer tone. “I have loved ones, I have the most wonderful family in the world that supports me in everything I do. They were all there, encouraging and wishing the best on Sunday. ”
That same family that had accompanied him to New Orleans For the game, he included his girlfriend Taylor Swifthis mother Donna Kelcehis brother Jason Kelce And his wife, Kylie Kelce.
Travis He also reflected on the nature of football, a sport that, although it means a lot to him, is only part of his life. “This is football, uncle, and I know that I say so why I just lost the damn game and I will act as if I had not meant anything, but it is my third in three years. I have been so successful playing this game, which still means everything and will always mean, and this will hurt … but this game is simply our work”, He reflected on the emotions involved in losing a final.
Throughout the conversation, Kelce He continued showing a great perspective, even while dealing with the sadness of defeat. “My life is still beautiful”he commented.
Finally, he concluded: “I return home and meet a family and wonderful friends who love me very much, and the good thing about going through such a difficult time as this is that I can remain happy and enjoy a wonderful life, even when something like that happens, because I have the support I have. ”
