Rashford and Man Utd condemn ´at least 70 racial slurs´ after Europa League final

Marcus Rashford and Manchester United have condemned social media users who allegedly racially abused the England star after Wednesday’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal.

United lost 11-10 to Villarreal on penalties following a marathon shoot-out after the sides could not be split at the conclusion of extra time, with the score 1-1 in Gdansk.

Rashford received online racial abuse in January after United’s 0-0 Premier League draw against Arsenal and said he was subject to similar comments again, prompting the forward to call them out.

The England international said he had seen “at least 70 racial slurs” on his social media account following the defeat.

“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.”

At least 70 racial slurs on my social accounts counted so far. For those working to make me feel any worse than I already do, good luck trying 

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) May 26, 2021

United swiftly backed Rashford, condemning the racial abuse on social media.

“Following the #UEL final, our players were subjected to disgraceful racist abuse,” the official United account tweeted. “If you see any form of abuse or discrimination, act and report it.”

Following the #UEL final, our players were subjected to disgraceful racist abuse.

If you see any form of abuse or discrimination,