USA Wins FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Barack Obama Says 'Love This Team', Donald Trump and Wife Melania Congratulate Champions Days after President Criticised Megan Rapinoe

The United States Women's Football team shattered Netherlands dreams of winning the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 title as the defending champions beat Netherlands by 2-0 in the final to lift the title at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France on Sunday. The feat was acknowledged by US President Donald Trump, former US President Barack Obama and also the Office of First Lady Melania Trump, even as her husband and POTUS (President of the United Status) had criticized Megan Rapinoe a few days back for her remarks on US team's White House Visit. Rapinoe  scored the opening goal for US in the final and won the player of the tournament. Twitter Eulogizes Megan Rapinoe, Trashes Donald Trump And Advocates Pay Parity After US Beats Neatherlands to Win FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 Trophy.

This is the fourth time that the United States has won the World Cup. Before the 2019 victory, United States won the title in 1991, 1999 and 2015. USA Beat Netherlands 2-0 to Lift FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 Trophy, Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle Score Goals in Final of Quadrennial Football Tournament.

Read Barrack Obama's Congratulatory Message in the Tweet Below

Interestingly, First Lady Melania Trump extended congratulations to the team on winning the world cup, days after US President Donald Trump criticised US football star Megan Rapinoe for her remarks on the team visiting the White House.

Read Her Tweet Below

The President Himself Tweeted After USA's Victory

“No, I’m not going to the White House,” Rapinoe had said after her same comment came laced with expletives earlier.

President Trump had criticised the football star for her remark. "Women’s soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is “not going to the F...ing White House if we win.” Other than the NBA, which now refuses to call owners, owners (please explain that I just got Criminal Justice Reform passed, Black unemployment is at the lowest level..." Trump had said in a series of tweets.

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"Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team. Be proud of the Flag that you wear. The USA is doing GREAT!," Trump had said.

Megan had not directly addressed President Trump's tweet, but said she did not want her and USA team's struggle for equality “co-opted by an administration that doesn’t feel the same way and doesn’t fight for the same things that we fight for.”

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