The Philadelphia Eagles trounced the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the Super Bowl on Sunday that was attended by President Donald Trump. Quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with two touchdown passes and a rushing score, avenging their previous Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. The defeat ended the Chiefs' bid for a third consecutive NFL title.

The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a crushing 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, shattering their opponents' bid for a historic hat-trick of NFL titles in a rout watched by President Donald Trump.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another as the Eagles avenged their agonising Super Bowl defeat to the Chiefs two years ago in emphatic style at New Orleans' Superdome.

"I've been able to use every experience and learn from it -- the good, the bad, all of it -- to pursue my own greatness," Hurts said.

"But I couldn't do any of these things without the guys around me. We had a special group this year -- we were able to learn from the past, get some nice new pieces and get over that hump."

The Chiefs had been bidding to become the first team in history to win three consecutive Vince Lombardi trophies following Super Bowl victories in 2023 and 2024.

But Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes -- who was sacked six times and threw two interceptions -- never looked like leading his team to glory as the Eagles' iron defense and clinical offense dominated throughout.

(AFP)

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