1. Rashford is a Manchester boy from head to toe, his first appearance in England shirt was with Rooney’s No. 9, both scored their first double in the PL at 18 years and 120 days. Maybe people will think of his idol as Wayne Rooney, but it’s a different person: fat Ronaldo. “The first game I watched live was the one with him at Old Trafford and I will remember it forever. It was in 2003 that he scored a hat-trick.”
Ronaldo’s brilliant shine that night eliminated MU from CL and left a deep impression in the mind of young Marcus Rashford. In the 2016 FA Cup final, Ronaldo gave Rashford a special pair of football boots: “He’s a young talent, I see a part of myself in him: courage, speed, and skills with the ball. He has a bright future.”
2. Rashford could have been an MC player. At the age of 7, he was noticed by many scouts in PL: from Everton, Liverpool, to MC, MU. He even alternated training at MC and MU before making a decision. The MC offered him a chance to join the green half of Man and even promised to build a team around him.
MU immediately worried because City has a more geographical advantage. Rashford has also enjoyed his time at City but United have a personal development program that suits him perfectly. Rashford is allowed to hold the ball and express himself rather than just pass – pass – pass.
3. Rashford could have become a cricket player. With a natural talent for sports, Rashford can completely become a good hitter and serveer. According to his brother, Rashford’s hand-eye coordination is excellent. But in the end Rashford chose football as his career, yet he still watches cricket on TV and is a close friend of England cricketer Jofra Archer.
4. Rashford made his Europa League debut with 2 goals, his PL debut with 2 goals, his League Cup debut with 1 goal. That sets two records: the only MU player in history to score on his debut in 3 different leagues and the youngest player in the club’s history to score in a European Cup, who holds this record. formerly the legendary George Best.
Interestingly, when he made his debut, Rashford had not even signed a professional contract with the club, his salary at that time was 500 Euro / week, lower than the average salary in the UK. Rashford also scored with his first shot on his England debut, making him the youngest English player to score on his debut.
5. In addition to a football star, Rashford is also a writer, doctor, Member of the British Empire (MBE). The MBE was awarded to him for his generous efforts to help children suffering from hunger. And the University of Manchester awarded him an honorary doctorate, he was also included in the Queen’s special guest list at her 2020 birthday party.
“I am truly honored. As a young black man in Wythenshawe, I never thought I would receive an MBE, and at 22. These are the most special moments for me and my family.” When not busy with charity work, Rashford spends time writing children’s books and running his own book club.
