‘Emotion got the better of me’ says Rashford after fan taunts

Marcus Rashford said “emotion got the better of him” after the Manchester United forward reacted to abuse from fans following his team’s Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid. A video posted on social media on Wednesday showed Rashford walking...

Marcus Rashford said “emotion got the better of him” after the Manchester United forward reacted to abuse from fans following his team’s Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid.

A video posted on social media on Wednesday showed Rashford walking past supporters outside Old Trafford after Tuesday’s 2-1 aggregate defeat against the Spanish champions.

The 24-year-old, who came on as a substitute against Atletico, appeared to hear something shouted and headed towards the hecklers before being ushered away by security.

 

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