Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker highlights racial abuse after Europa League loss
"At least 70 racial slurs on my social accounts counted so far," Rashford wrote on Twitter."For those working to make me feel any worse than I already do, good luck trying."Rashford has spoken previously about the racial abuse he has received.
In January, the England international said he was subjected to "humanity and social media at its worst" after receiving racist abuse following a 0-0 draw with Arsenal. English Premier League players have raised public awareness around the persistent racist abuse and discrimination they endure on social media platforms. In January, Rashford went public with a similar incident.
This month, the Premier League, its clubs and players joined a boycott of the social media platforms for a full weekend, demanding accountability and action from the companies that oversee them." I'm a black man, and I live every day proud that I am," he wrote on Twitter at the time.
"No one, or no one comment, is going to make me feel any different. So sorry if you were looking for a strong reaction, you're just simply not going to get it here." Rashford started the Europa League final and was one of the 10 Manchester United players who converted his penalty kick during the decisive shootout. He also stepped up and spoke to the media following the heartbreaking defeat.
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