England probably won’t like Alex Morgan’s tea-sipping gesture

Alex Morgan is sipping tea out here at the FIFA Women's World Cup after scoring a goal during USA's match against England.

BY HABOOB BLOG

Jul 2, 2019, 1:13 PM Updated: 1:17 pm

Follow on Google News

The English aren’t going to like that!

The United States had already rubbed their British counterparts the wrong way heading into the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals. Apparently, putting a 13-spot on Thailand and then sending the national team’s reps to scout out a potential hotel before winning their prior game were actions of arrogance. England’s head coach, Gary Neville, https://twitter.com/dkurtenbach/status/1145669293121523712” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>said as much.

So he’s certainly not going to like American Alex Morgan sipping a cup of tea — pinky out — after the USA took a 2-1 lead on England in the first half of their matchup on Tuesday.

Alex Morgan sipping tea and I’m here for it. #USA #USAENG pic.twitter.com/IFjg1pNg3S

— Patrick (@pmc1423) July 2, 2019

The post-goal celebration went over much better across the Atlantic, where Americans don’t feel morally questionable by celebrating a goal in a game of sport.

Did we mention it’s Alex Morgan’s birthday today?

Alex Morgan declares today as our Independence Day #ENGUSA pic.twitter.com/FJlSsFT2Vy

— Trevor Boyle (@boyletecture) July 2, 2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX MORGAN YOU'RE THIRTY YEARS OLD NOW AND YOU HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO PETTY GOAL CELEBRATIONS LIKE DRINKING TEA BECAUSE YOU'RE PLAYING ENGLAND

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 2, 2019

If this celebration isn’t in the next fifa I’m protesting

— Chris Lockwood (@ChrisLock99) July 2, 2019

@EWWilhelm @DukeChaddington @dbazan15 SHE SIPS TEA 🤣 savage pic.twitter.com/hRQqHJnf3z

— Jon Smith (@j_smith518) July 2, 2019

@alexmorgan13 be like…#ENGUSA pic.twitter.com/AICbIlIxlO

— The Food Dude (@FoodDudeTravels) July 2, 2019

Alex Morgan doing her best to ensure this match doesn’t need go to penaltea time

— sreekar (@sreekyshooter) July 2, 2019

*Alex Morgan scores the sips tea*

The internet: pic.twitter.com/TakhCvZwTe

— Kolton Smith (@k_s_rippin) July 2, 2019

Alex Morgan celebration may be the most disrespectful thing the United States has ever done to England pic.twitter.com/byDpFW4Muu

— Mike DeCosta (@Mikedeco17) July 2, 2019