Sunak gropes for condolences to the Lionesses

Rishi Sunak watched the finale in a pub in his constituency. Photo: Twitter/Rishi Sunak. after their World Cup final defeat on Sunday, when he told them: «You haven't forgotten anything.»

The PM was ridiculed for a tweet he sent to England after they lost by a score to Spain 1:0. .

Attempting to say that Sarina Wigman's team did their best to win, Mr. Sunak seemed to suggest otherwise, writing: «You left absolutely nothing, @‌Lionesses «.< /p>

He added: «It wasn't meant to be, but you've already cemented your legacy by changing the rules of the game. We are all incredibly proud of you.”

You left absolutely nothing behind, @Lioneses.

It wasn't meant to be, but you've already cemented your legacy by changing the rules of the game.

We are all incredibly proud of you.

🦁🦁🦁 https://t.co/FHVe8oj6ig

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) August 20, 2023

The oversight was quickly picked up by opposition politicians, with Angela Eagle, a senior Labor Party official, tweeting in response: «I think 'everything', Prime Minister, I think.»

Mary Kelly Foy, MP from the Durham City Labor Party called the tweet «embarrassing», adding: «Epic communications failure by the Prime Minister. Clearly an avid football fan.»

Mr. Sunak sent an open letter to the Lionesses ahead of Sunday's game, saying he would «watch and cheer for the team».

>After Spain took the lead, he tweeted a photo of himself enjoying a game with other fans in a pub in his Richmond district, with the caption: «We still believe!»

Lucy Fraser, Minister culture, who attended the final in place of Mr. Sunak, defended his decision not to travel to Australia to watch the game in person.

“I know the prime minister is very passionate about the women's game,” she said. «Just about a month ago he and I were at 10 Downing Street with the Lionesses and I know he sent the Lionesses a message of congratulations and good luck today.»

It happened when the royal family expressed their support for the England team, and the king expressed his condolences.

«As long as I know how much it must hurt, let none of you feel defeated because reaching the final is a huge tribute to your skill, determination and team spirit in the best sports tradition,” he said.

The Prince of Wales said that the Lionesses “delivered proud of ourselves and this nation», thanking them for the «football memories» of recent weeks.

Sir Keir Starmer, Labor leader, urged the Lionesses to be honored for their efforts, saying: «They have inspired an entire generation of women and girls to play play football, play sports and dispel any doubt in their minds that they, too, can go all the way in their chosen field.” /p>

«No doubt they should be recognized by the reward system.»