With the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl Lix on the Chiefs of Kansas City, the celebration started.
Whether at the White House – President Donald Trump has not yet announced an official invitation – will be a “team decision,” said Vétéran Lane Johnson offensive player.
“I would be honored to go there, no matter who the president is, but we will see,” said Johnson via Eric Jackson de Sporto. “It is ultimately a team decision. I will do what is best for the team.”
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Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle Lane Johnson at a press conference before the Super Bowl Lix (Images Stephen Lew-Imagn)
Johnson is a team captain with the Eagles, having spent his 12 NFL seasons with the franchise.
He was there in 2018 when the controversy returned after their victory for the Super Bowl against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Trump was in power when he canceled his invitation to the Eagles to celebrate their victory for the Super Bowl LII, because some players said that they would not visit the White House due to Trump’s criticism towards those who kneel or had raised their fists during the national anthem to protest against the racial injustice and police brutality.
Jalen Hurts des Eagles celebrates the Super Bowl Lix Vicotyr, MVP at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Trump published a statement at the time concerning his invitation cancellation, saying that “the 1,000 fans who plan to attend the event deserve better”.
“They do not agree with their president because he insists that they proudly represent the national anthem, the hand in the soul, in honor of the great men and women of our soldiers and the inhabitants of our country, “read Trump’s declaration seven years ago.
The offensive platform of the Eagles of Philadelphia Lane Johnson (65) shakes his hand with the quarterrier Jalen hurts during the second half of the Super Bowl Lix. (Images Geoff Burke-Imagn)
The owner of the Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie, was questioned before the Super Bowl Lix if he went to the White House if his team won.
“I just want to win on Sunday,” he replied, via the sports of the front office.
Josh Sweat, an eagle with a crucial performance on Sunday with 2.5 bags on the quarter-back of chefs Patrick Mahomes, added: “It’s a great honor, but I look forward to this parade more than anything.”
The offensive platform of the Eagles of Philadelphia, Lane Johnson, is expressed with the media at a press conference in Hilton New Orleans Riverside. (Images Bill Streicher-Imagn)
The Eagles will have their championship parade in Philadelphia on Friday.
