Marcus Rashford subjected to online racism following Europa League defeat
Marcus Rashford said he received 70 racial slurs
Last updated 27th May 2021
Marcus Rashford says he has been sent around 70 racial slurs in the wake of Manchester United's Europa League final loss to Villarreal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were held 1-1 in Gdansk by underdogs Villarreal, who triumphed 11-10 on penalties after David De Gea's spot-kick was saved.
Rashford faced the media after the match and received a torrent of racist abuse when the United forward opened up his phone.
Posting on Twitter, Rashford, who has become a household name over the past year for his campaigning against child hunger, said: "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".
Meanwhile, Manchester United urged people to report any form of discrimination or abuse.
Rashford also sent a thumbs up emoji to a user who said of the racist abuse: "You deserve it man you are awful.''