Marcus Rashford
English footballer and activist
Born
October 31st, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Professional footballer prominently played for Manchester United. Achieved recognition as a leading forward in the Premier League and represented the England national team. Active in community initiatives focusing on child food poverty and education, influencing government policies on related issues. Contributed significantly to the football community and beyond through advocacy and charity work.
Scored over 100 goals for Manchester United
Represented England in FIFA World Cup 2018 and UEFA Euro 2020
Successfully campaigned for free school meals
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