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Reactions to the US victory in the women's World Cup final

The United States retained the women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final in Lyon

Reuters July 08, 2019

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The United States retained the women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final in Lyon. PHOTO: AFP

LYON: Following are reactions to the United States beating the Netherlands 2-0 to win their fourth women's World Cup in Sunday's final:

Megan Rapinoe, US captain and goalscorer in the final:

"It's unbelievable. Just to know all of the people in our group that put in so much work, obviously the players. We have all our friends and family here. It's like history I don't know how to feel right now. It is ridiculous.

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"We're crazy that's what makes us special. We just have no quit in us. We are so tight. We will do anything to win."

US President Donald Trump, who had criticised Rapinoe for spurning a potential White House visit, tweeted:

"Congratulations to the US Women’s Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!"

Congratulations to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2019

Jill Ellis, US coach:

"This is an amazing group of players but even better group of people. Just fantastic resiliency, just chemistry. They put their heart and soul into this journey and I cannot thank them enough. It's been fantastic.

"I just said to them they were unbelievable. Congratulations. They made history. Enjoy it. This is unbelievable."

Alex Morgan, US striker

"This team is something special, and to do it back-to-back is pretty incredible. We had a hard route to the final. I’m just proud of this team. We felt confident. We felt like it was going to take us a bit to gain momentum throughout the tournament. Jill (Ellis) did a great job in terms of managing the team, so credit to her and the team for playing our roles to a 'T'."

Billie Jean King: tennis great and women's equality campaigner tweeted:

"Congratulations to the #USWNT on their 4th World Cup win! These athletes have brought more attention, support and pride to women’s sport than perhaps any other team in history. It is long past time to pay them what they rightly deserve."

Congratulations to the #USWNT on their 4th World Cup win! These athletes have brought more attention, support, & pride to women’s sport than perhaps any other team in history. It is long past time to pay them what they rightly deserve. 🇺🇸🏆🏆🏆🏆 #USAvNED #WorldCupfinal #EqualPay
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 7, 2019

Serena Williams, a 23-times Grand Slam singles title holder, retweeted King, adding her own commentary:

"Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT"

Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT https://t.co/WK2Yi2z8F4
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2019

Alex Scott, BBC analyst and former England international:

"The USA do not apologise for wanting to be the best and they have that winning mentality that everyone else needs to get. They show up on the biggest occasions."

Former US President Barack Obama tweeted:

"Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the @USWNT, an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better. Love this team. #OneNationOneTeam"

Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the @USWNT, an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better. Love this team. #OneNationOneTeam
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 7, 2019

Former US President Bill Clinton tweeted:

"A big congrats to the World Champions! So very proud of the @USWNT!"

And a big congrats to the World Champions! So very proud of the @USWNT ! 🇺🇸
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 7, 2019

Former US Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden tweeted:

"Congratulations to the @USWNT on back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles! You never fail to make our country proud — on and off the field. #OneNationOneTeam"

Congratulations to the @USWNT on back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles! You never fail to make our country proud — on and off the field. #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/X22QgLUdfB
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 7, 2019

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Zach Ertz, husband to midfielder Julie Ertz and an NFL Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, tweeted:

"WORLD FREAKING CHAMPS!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU @julieertz!!!"

WORLD FREAKING CHAMPS!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU ⁦@julieertz⁩!!! pic.twitter.com/NOoqOK3gha
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) July 7, 2019

Fifteen-times golf major winner Tiger Woods tweeted:

"Congratulations to the @USWNT on winning the Women's World Cup. The Woods family didn't miss a minute. A championship effort today and amazing play all Tournament. So happy for all of you."

Congratulations to the @USWNT on winning the Women's World Cup. The Woods family didn't miss a minute. A championship effort today and amazing play all Tournament. So happy for all of you.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) July 7, 2019