Marcus Rashford – Football Flame

Revived Rashford on target twice at last as Villa reach semi-finals

31Mar

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Revived Rashford on target twice at last as Villa reach semi-finals

PRESTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on March 30, 2025 in Preston, England. The revival of Marcus Rashford is gathering pace. Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan in January after having been frozen out at Manchester United by Ruben Amorim. His new-found form earned an England recalled last week from Thomas Tuchel and he followed up with two goals in a 3-0 win which earned an FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace. Villa were favourites to win away to Preston while their second-tier opponents dreamed of a typical cup upset. That dream lasted for a full 58 minutes before Rashford ended his four-month goal drought with a close-range conversion to a Lucas Digne cro...

Thomas Tuchel hands England recall to Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson

14Mar

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Thomas Tuchel hands England recall to Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Thomas Tuchel, England's head coach, attends a press conference at Wembley Stadium on March 14, 2025 in London, England. New boss Thomas Tuchel has handed recalls to Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson and named uncapped defenders Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn in his first England squad. Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor has selected 26 players for this month’s World Cup qualifiers at Wembley against Albania and Latvia. Tuchel has been using a 55-man long list and the England boss has rewarded Arsenal left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, for his impressive performances since making his senior bow in September.

Unai Emery relishing challenge of getting Rashford back to his best

7Feb

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Unai Emery relishing challenge of getting Rashford back to his best

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa signs on loan for Aston Villa pictured with Damian Vidagany and Monchi at Bodymoor Heath training ground on February 02, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is looking forward to the “huge challenge” of getting Marcus Rashford back to his best. The 27-year-old has joined Villa on loan on from Manchester United until the end of season, with the option of a permanent transfer in the summer. Rashford left his boyhood club after being frozen out under new boss Ruben Amorim, with his performances having stagnated over the last couple of years.He is in the frame to make his debut against Tottenham in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth round. “I’m very...

The sad truth about Marcus Rashford’s relationship with Man United

4Feb

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The sad truth about Marcus Rashford’s relationship with Man United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa signs on loan for Aston Villa pictured with Damian Vidagany and Monchi at Bodymoor Heath training ground on February 02, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Marcus Rashford has signed for Aston Villa, bringing an 20 year association with boyhood club, Manchester United, to and end. Ruben Amorim sent Rashford a message as it became clearer that the England international would be leaving the Red Devils. Rashford wanted out of Old Trafford so badly that he took matters into his own hands at one stage. Although his move to Villa Park is only a loan deal at this stage, there’s every chance it will be made permanent. Even if things don’t work out under Unai Emery, there’s little chance of him returning to the Theatre of Dreams. Accordin...

Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw train with squad but not included against Fcsb

29Jan

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Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw train with squad but not included against Fcsb

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United takes part ind the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 training and press conference at the Carrington Training complex on January 29, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) Marcus Rashford joined his team-mates as Luke Shaw returned to group training on the eve of Manchester United’s Europa League game against FCSB but neither made the trip to Romania. Shaw featured in Ruben Amorim’s first three matches in charge, only for the left-back to suffer his latest injury setback that has kept him out since the start of December. Shaw’s return to the fold comes as a boost for United, who are seeking to bolster the left flank by bringing in Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu before Monday’s transfe...

Barcelona holds talks in Lisbon over Marcus Rashford deal

21Jan

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Barcelona holds talks in Lisbon over Marcus Rashford deal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images) Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford this month, and although a deal will be very tough to pull off, they are determined to make it happen. The player himself also wants the move, although he is becoming restless about the lack of progress made on negotiations with Manchester United. Because of their well-documented financial problems, Barcelona must orchestrate at least one departure before they can make a definitive move for Rashford. Eric Garcia is the most likely to leave this month, although the club ...

Barcelona needs to pay €6.5m to sign Marcus Rashford

11Jan

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Barcelona needs to pay €6.5m to sign Marcus Rashford

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. Barcelona are said to be eyeing a move for Marcus Rashford, who looks set to leave Manchester United this month. A deal would be difficult, but not impossible, given that the Catalans are back within La Liga’s 1:1 rule. It would be a loan deal that Barcelona would want, and according to Sport, they would need to assume 100% of Rashford’s wages for the remainder of the season, as this is the condition set by Man United. As such, they would be required to free up €6.5m in salary space. Raising these funds is possible, given that there are at least four players (Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Ansu Fati and Frenki...

Juventus turn down opportunity to sign Rashford

27Dec

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Juventus turn down opportunity to sign Rashford

PLZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 12: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at Stadion mesta Plzne on December 12, 2024 in Plzen, Czech Republic. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images) Juventus have reportedly turn down the chance to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford. Rashford has not featured for his side since the Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen in Czechia, having admitted in a bombshell interview that he is 'ready for a new challenge'. The forward has since not featured for United, sitting out each of the last four games, three of which have ended in defeats for the Old Trafford club. Juve are looking to bolster their squad in January and The Sun claim Rashfor...

Rashford ready for new challenge amid Man Utd exit rumours

18Dec

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Rashford ready for new challenge amid Man Utd exit rumours

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge as he continues to be linked with a move away from the Premier League club. On Sunday, United beat Manchester City 2-1, but Rashford, along with Alejandro Garnacho, was left out of the trip to the Etihad, with new manager Ruben Amorim saying his decision was about holding his players to high standards. This led to media reports that United were looking to sell the England forward, who has been at United since the age of seven, and the 27-year-old spoke on the subject while visiting his old school to hand out Christmas presents. “For me,...

Amorim:Rashford ‘has to really want it’ to return to top form

27Nov

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Amorim:Rashford ‘has to really want it’ to return to top form

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim with Marcus Rashford during a training session at Carrington Training Centre, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2024. Ruben Amorim believes Marcus Rashford has to “really want it” if the forward is to recapture his 30-goal Manchester United form of two seasons ago. Rashford scored after two minutes of United’s 1-1 draw at Ipswich on Sunday, Amorim’s first game in charge, but this was only his fifth goal in 19 appearances. Last term Rashford scored only eight goals in 43 games, having registered a career-high 30 in the previous campaign. Amorim was asked what was required for Rashford to return to his best. “He has to be the first one to really want it,” the manager said. “Then, he will have the help of all the staff and fans. He has...

Aston Villa 0-0 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats from goalless draw

6Oct

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Aston Villa 0-0 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats from goalless draw

Aston Villa and Manchester United played out an uneventful goalless draw in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, with both teams struggling in the final third of the field. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (left) speaks with Marcus Rashford during a break in play during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday October 6, 2024. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) Man United started well, with Marcus Rashford drawing a smart save from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, while Morgan Rogers and Jaden Philogene had decent attempts for the hosts inside the first 20 minutes. It was much better from the Red Devils in possession of the ball, but there were still concerns through the middle, with Villa having a number of opportuniti...

Erik ten Hag hails ‘ruthless’ Marcus Rashford as Manchester United ease to biggest win in Carabao Cup

18Sep

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Erik ten Hag hails ‘ruthless’ Marcus Rashford as Manchester United ease to biggest win in Carabao Cup

Erik ten Hag was full of praise for Marcus Rashford after his two goals helped Manchester United to cruise past Barnsley and into the Carabao Cup fourth round. Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen all scored twice with Antony also netting a penalty in a resounding 7-0 win over League One opposition at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United celebrates with Marcus Rashford after scoring the fourth United goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Barnsley at Old Trafford on September 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) And Ten Hag was pleased with Rashford after his performance leading the line for ruthless United as he made it three g...

Man Utd survive horror half hour to breeze to 3-0 victory vs Southampton

14Sep

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Man Utd survive horror half hour to breeze to 3-0 victory vs Southampton

Manchester United appeared cool, calm, and collected as they secured a comfortable 3-0 away win over the recently promoted Southampton. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester United FC at St Mary's Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images) Coming off a second straight defeat before the international break, Man United were in desperate need of three points in order to restore confidence in their supporters, particularly given the mounting frustration being directed at manager Erik ten Hag. It was the newly promoted team that appeared more likely to score early on,...

Man United icon urges Marcus Rashford to leave Old Trafford

3Sep

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Man United icon urges Marcus Rashford to leave Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford has the potential to be one of the best players in the world but he may need to leave Old Trafford to unlock it. That is the opinion of Manchester United legend Nicky Butt - who played 387 games for the club between 1992 and 2004, winning 15 trophies.Rashford has scored 131 goals in 306 games for United but he has only netted nine times in his last 50 club outings. The 26-year-old's dip in form saw him miss out on a place at Euro 2024 and he has also been left out of England's squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Ireland and Finland.Butt worked at United in the club's youth development set-up between 2012 and 2021, during which time he spent a lot of time with Rashford. The former midfielder, 49, appeared on talkSPORT on Monday and he was asked wh...

11Aug

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Erik ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to hit top form after Community Shield chances

Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to get back to his best after he failed to convert pivotal chances in Manchester United’s Community Shield defeat by Manchester City. United were left to rue the missed opportunities as City won on penalties after Alejandro Garnacho and Bernardo Silva traded late goals in normal time. The England striker had two opportunities to give United the lead but failed to convert from close range under limited pressure from defenders. Rashford scored only seven times in 33 Premier League appearances last season and was not called up to England’s Euro 2024 squad because of his overall poor form. Asked if he felt Rashford was lacking confidence, Ten Hag replied: “No, I think he was several times in very good positions, I am very pleased he is getting in thos...