Marcus Rashford admits ’emotions got the better of me’ in a video which is circulating of the player confronting a Man Utd fan.
The clip has been doing the rounds and he has since issued a statement in regards to it after he is seen being heckled by Manchester United supporters after the defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
In the 30-second video posted on Twitter, fans waiting after the game called out Rashford for not approaching by shouting “come on Rashford” and “after that performance? Come on guys”.
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â UtdXclusive (@UtdXclusive) March 16, 2022
The forward then faces the fans instead of ignoring, and appears to respond and then talks to a nearby security guard, all of which cannot be heard.
In a tweet entitled ‘There are two sides to every story’, Rashford has responded by writing: “A video can paint a thousand words and in this case inaccurate info being shared on social media.
“Guys for weeks I’ve been heckled, threatened, questioned and last night my emotion got the better of me. I’m a human being. Reading and hearing that stuff about yourself everyday it wears you down. No one is more critical of my performance than me.
“But what you see in the video lacks context. I had been heckled from the minute I stepped foot outside the ground, abuse not just aimed at my football.
“People were looking for a reaction from me. Phones were at the ready.
“Of course, I should have just walked straight past and ignored it, that’s what we’re supposed to do right? I want to clarify two things.
“The first being what I actually said to the man throwing abuse at me which (was) ‘come over here and say it to my face’ (a fact security can back up) and secondly, the fact I used my forefinger to direct the fan to ‘come over here and say it to my face’. I did not gesture with my middle finger.
“I’m not entitled. This isn’t ego.
“I’m upset. I’m disappointed.
“And in that moment it was silly but I was being human.”
Man Utd quote-tweeted the statement on Twitter with a red heart, showing support for Rashford.
The defeat saw United crash out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage, with Rashford being subbed on for Anthony Elanga in the 67th minute but was unable to turn the game in the Reds’ favour.
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â Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 16, 2022
Twitter users reacted as Marcus Rashford admits ’emotions got the better of me’ in a video of him confronting a Man Utd fan…
@deethered1: I donât rate Rashford but if you were there youâre so wet, he came and you went silent
@LJxmes: Wow, just wow.
@J4cobMUFC: Has every right to do that, why should he just take abuse because heâs a footballer
@TotallyMUFC: Been saying it for years at this point, Rashford isn’t the player everyone thought he was, not mentally or physically, just not good enough.
@BigScottALTV: Giving Rashford the big’un then complaining cause he gave them the finger? The same fans crying over Munich songs whilst chanting about Turkey. The same fans moaning that its not funny they’re not challenging for the title anymore. Pity a Russian didn’t own them fuckers đ¤Ł
@12nnimxo: football fans acting shocked when they get a taste of their own medicine is so funny to me
@Fodenszns: Donât blame him donât give it to him and then complain if he gives it back
@MaycroftChris: I am sorry but this is embarrassing from the fans. Can imagine they would be crying if someone came to there place of work and started having a go at them because they are doing a crap job at the moment
@StokeyyG2: name a better duo then Marcus Rashford and the notes app
@TommyPickering1: “his own fans” – calling him a bellend
@Shiv82178096: Lost respect for him. He can’t be saying things like that to his own fans. The best players are the ones that take and accept criticism or thrive from the hate and constant criticism. I do not feel sorry for him from a football perspective anymore. This is a youth graduate too
@timlongsports: Rashford, & Maguire, are getting hounded so much itâs hard to imagine it wouldnât have a negative impact on confidence & performance. Two of the clubâs 3 best players over the previous 2 seasons, & they need supporters to support! Isnât the pressure of playing for Utd enoughâŚ
â Ian Wright (@IanWright0) March 17, 2022
@UnofficialPund1: So sorry youâve been treated like this. When we was in desperate need you played with two injuries because you love the club so much and this is how fans repay you. I just hope you wait until a new manager comes in before making a decision to leave. You deserve better đ #MUNATM
@MTictock:
Sometimes in a “toxic” workplace , the hard option is to stay to try and educate.
Support , through good and bad times.
Majority of fans understand this.
Minority views in all walks of life spoil things.
Nothing is ever perfect.
Stay strong, stay you @MarcusRashford you’re ace!
@DayleBarron: Get yourself to Newcastle lad, youâll be worshipped here
@name_is_nessa: That video of Rashford giving a middle finger is so satisfying. That’s what most of this fan base deserves. Here’s one from me as well đ
@BradleyJWhitear: Nothing but fair play and respect. I hope to see rashford find some form before the World Cup. Kid deserves more from football fans.
@jcolesbbygirl: the entitlement the people in the replies have is laughable. what makes you think you can speak to another human like that? and yet rashford is the one whoâs outta pocket lol
@HordernSA: Regardless of how much anyone is paid, you can’t shout abuse at someone. Would you like someone to be waiting for you as you leave work to hurl abuse at you? #Rashford #LeaveRashfordAlone
@Dylzii_pope9: Rashford has done so much for the people of Manchester & England in general yet they give him stick for nothing really not his fault United are shite
@_danstephens_: I truly hope Marcus Rashford can overcome his current issues and get back to his best. Hopefully while remaining a Man Utd player. No one deserves this kind of abuse.
@hany6527: Rashford was wrong for this, but I donât know why these fans play the victim. These are the same ones screaming racial abuse everyday.
@AntonioMango4: Disgraceful how Man United fans are treating Marcus Rashford. Okay he might not be performing but now is Iâm the tune to stand behind him, encourage and support him. If you canât during his tough days you donât deserve him during highs
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