‘I Am Human,’ Marcus Rashford Breaks Silence On Partying Scandal, Blasts Critics [Video]

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has broken silence on his partying scandal, blasting critics for questioning his commitment to Manchester United.

In an interview with the Players’ Tribune, Rashford admitted he is a human being and can make mistakes but will not take criticisms that bring his family and his private life into the equation.

“Football can be a bubble. I have tried to stay a normal person and keep my same friends. I have tried my best not to change, even when I’m on a night out or on holiday.

‘But there’s another side to that. I’m a human being. I’ve made mistakes a lot of lads in their 20s make, and I’ve tried to learn from them. But I’ve also made sacrifices nobody sees.

‘The thing that I want you to understand is that money is not what keeps you playing through the hard times. It’s the love of the game, plain and simple.’

“I can take any criticism. But if you start questioning my commitment to this club and my love for football and bringing my family into it, then I’d simply ask you to have a bit more humanity, [full interview video available at the end of this post]

Rashford came under the wires last month when footage of him walking down a flight of steps in a bar in Belfast went viral.

He had reportedly spent hours chilling with friends in the bar before reporting ill for Man United training the next day.

He was axed out of Manchester United’s FA Cup squad against Newport County for the apparent illness only for reports to surface he has been on a night-long tequila bender in Belfast.

It was thought Manchester United would scold the player but United admitted in a statement they have handled the matter internally with Rashford offered a reprieve to return to the squad.

The England star did return with a bang, scoring in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Rashford stats for Manchester United this season is far ideal. He has struggled for form with an underwhelming tally of 5 goals, and 2 assists in 25 Premier League appearances for the club.

He will be hoping to return to gears for the team as United continue their push for a top-four finish.

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“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

— Players' Tribune Football (@TPTFootball) February 29, 2024