Marcus Rashford has written a column to explain who he really is, with a message to his critics that have questioned the forward’s commitment to Manchester United.
The 26-year-old received negative publicity following his nigh out in Belfast last month, which led to him missing training as well as United’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Newport County.
Rashford was subsequently fined £650,000 by the club, though recent reports suggest there has been a breakdown in his relationship with manager Erik ten Hag since then.
In an exclusive column for The Players’ Tribune, Rashford admits he was not a ‘perfect person’ and will be the ‘first one to put my hand up and say that I need to do better’ when he makes a mistake.
“The stuff that gets written about me — 90% of it is false. The problem is when people start to believe them.”
Marcus Rashford opens up on his journey, the media and his hopes for the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/HCILy8ia5c
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The underperforming star also hit out at those questioning his commitment to United.
“If you ever question my commitment to Man United, that’s when I have to speak up,” Rashford wrote.
“It’s like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man. I grew up here. I have played for this club since I was a boy.
“My family turned down life-changing money when I was a kid so I could wear this badge.
“If you back me, good, if you doubt me, even better.”
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