It is safe to say Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is currently enduring one of the most difficult periods of his footballing career to date. Scoring just five goals all season so far, the forward has seen his side drop to seventh in the Premier League table.
Teenager admits 'racially abusing Manchester United star Marcus Rashford' on Twitter after Euro 2020 final
17.03.2022 - 22:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A teenager has admitted racially abusing Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford on social media after the Euro 2020 final, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
Justin Lee Price, 19, directed a slur at 24-year-old Rashford after England’s defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Italy last summer. The CPS said Price admitted one count of sending a grossly offensive message by public communication network at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
He initially tried to avoid detection by changing his username after the tweet was reported, the CPS added. The teenager, of Grandison Gardens, Worcester, then denied the offence in his first police interview following his arrest, but later admitted posting the tweet when he was questioned by officers a second time.
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Mark Johnson, of the CPS, said: “Price targeted a footballer based on the colour of his skin and his action was clearly racist and a hate crime.
“Those who racially abuse footballers ruin the game for all. I hope this case sends out the message that we will not tolerate racism and offenders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
Douglas Mackay, the CPS sports lead prosecutor, said hate crimes relating to football have risen significantly over recent years.
“Over recent years and months, hate crimes relating to sporting events have been on the rise. The UK Football Policing Unit’s internal mid-season report has shown a significant rise in football-related criminality compared to pre-pandemic levels,” Mr Mackay said.
“At the CPS, we play a crucial role in tackling these crimes and making our national sport inclusive and safe to watch. There is no place for hate in football,
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