President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE offered his congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles in a tweet after the team scored their first Super Bowl win on Sunday.

"Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on a great Super Bowl victory!" the president tweeted.

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on a great Super Bowl victory! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2018

The Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 in Minneapolis. Trump is a noted supporter of the Patriots.

The winning team traditionally visits the White House following the game.

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Eagles defensive end Chris Long, however, has said he would not visit the White House if his team won.

The president stirred tensions with the NFL last year after he said that team owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem as a means of protesting racial inequality.