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🎙️ Rio Ferdinand on Marcus Rashford leaving Manchester United out of his World Cup message:
“Manchester United fans are going to lose their minds over this, but if you really look at it from Rashford’s perspective, you can understand why he feels that way. For years, every time United struggled, people pointed at Rashford first, as if he was the only player responsible for everything going wrong at the club.
I still believe Rashford loves Manchester United, but maybe he no longer feels connected to certain people around the club or the way he was treated during difficult moments. There’s a difference between loving the badge and feeling supported by the environment around you.
People forget what this lad has done for Manchester United. He scored massive goals in important games, helped the club through some really difficult periods, won trophies, and carried huge pressure from a young age. At times, he was expected to save the team almost every week, and when things went wrong, he became the easiest target for criticism.
When Rashford speaks positively about the people or clubs that supported him during hard moments, I don’t think it’s about disrespecting United. It’s probably more about remembering who stood by him when confidence was low and the pressure was at its highest.
At the end of the day, footballers are human beings. If someone feels constantly criticised, unappreciated, or blamed for years, of course it’s going to affect how they feel emotionally. United fans can disagree with his actions, but they should also reflect on the way he was treated before judging him too harshly.”
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