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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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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said more than 1,200 people were arrested after nationwide protests over living costs, schools and police violence turned destructive on 17 October. Officials said 150 police officers were injured, Limoges town hall burned and shops were looted across several cities.

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