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Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford

English association football player (born 1997)

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  • Sep 21

    Five England players withdraw from Nations League squad as Cole Palmer and Declan Rice sidelined

    Thomas Tuchel called up Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner after five players dropped out of England's four-match Nations League camp through injury.

  • Jul 23

    Barcelona sign German winger Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund in €22m deal

    The 24-year-old German winger signs until 2031, reuniting with Hansi Flick, and becomes the club's second attacking signing after Anthony Gordon.

  • Jun 18

    England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup classic as Kane equals Lineker's record

    Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a stunning second-half goal as England launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The six-goal encounter was one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament's opening round.

  • May 27

    Barcelona agree £70m deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon

    Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign England winger Anthony Gordon in a deal worth around £70 million plus bonuses, beating Bayern Munich to his signature.

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