Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free
12.07.2021 - 14:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
The community project behind the south Manchester mural of Marcus Rashford has condemned the 'depressing' vandalism of the art work.
The mural in Withington was daubed with abusive graffiti last night within an hour of England's penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
Police are investigating.
Read more : Manchester estate agents investigating racist tweets after Euro 2020 'from
Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free
Related: Manchester shows support for Marcus Rashford: ‘It’s evolved into something special’ As well as donations, the mural’s wall was plastered with thousands of tributes from fans as people rallied in support of the Manchester United striker. Hundreds also took part in a Stand Up to Racism rally by the artwork on Copson Street, which is near where Rashford grew up and went to school.
Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Sign up for the MyWigan newsletter for the biggest stories direct to your inbox
Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free
Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free
Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free
Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Get the biggest City transfer window stories, analysis and updates delivered straight to your inbox
In the last 24 hours Mancunians have demonstrated that racism has no place in this city.
Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
During the Euro 2020 championship game on Sunday, July 11, Bukayo Sara, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, three Black members of England’s national soccer team, stepped up during the final penalty shots in hopes of defeating Italy. But when all three men missed their kicks, thus ending the game in an Italy victory, they became the subject of brutal racist attacks from online trolls. A mural of Marcus was even defaced in his native Manchester, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free
Prince William is personally speaking out against racist attacks hurled at Team England players Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho on social media after they missed penalty kicks during the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.The three players, who are Black, are among the youngest members of Team England.
Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free