Marcus Rashford an English footballer who is not only popular in sports but also as a campaigner against child food poverty.
Starting football at age 4 he joined Manchester United’s academy and set records in international play.
Rashford’s activism rooted in his childhood experiences of relying on free meals and food banks led to impactful campaigns.
He successfully pushed for meal guarantees for underprivileged school children and became an ambassador for FareShare reflecting his commitment to community welfare especially during the pandemic.
Here are some of the best quotes by Marcus Rashford.
Best Marcus Rashford Quotes
I want to score more goals; the main ambition is goals. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Black lives matter, Black culture matter, Black communities matter, and we matter. ~ Marcus Rashford.
I never lose touch with reality and I know next season, I have to come back better than I was last season. ~ Marcus Rashford.
I want to become the ultimate center-forward. I want to be able to play on the left, on the right, and down the middle. ~ Marcus Rashford.
I learn something new every game. Every game is always different, no matter how you try and think about it beforehand. ~ Marcus Rashford.
What families are going through now, I’ve once had to go through that – and it’s very difficult to find a way out. It’s very important for me to help people who are struggling. Whether the outcome changes or doesn’t change – that’s why I wrote it. ~ Marcus Rashford.
In recent years, Ronaldo is the example: wherever you put him in the attacking three, he’s going to make an impact and the opposition are going to fear him. Being a constant threat, that’s what I need to develop. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Popular Marcus Rashford Quotes
Growing up, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were the players I looked up to – and Carlos Tevez when he was at the club. ~ Marcus Rashford.
I want to become the ultimate center-forward. I want to be able to play on the left, on the right, and down the middle. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Emotionally, making my debut has been the highlight so far. I didn’t know I was starting until three minutes before. I went in and put my shirt on, and the team were already in the tunnel. ~ Marcus Rashford.
For me, sometimes it’s more important to perform well in training and know that I am improving rather than scoring in a game. It’s doing the hard work, day in, day out. ~ Marcus Rashford.
It’s not just about showing people what you can do on the ball in those wider positions, it’s about gaining the full understanding of each position and what it takes to get that spot. ~ Marcus Rashford.
It’s not just about showing people what you can do on the ball in those wider positions, it’s about gaining the full understanding of each position and what it takes to get that spot. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Of course, I am happy to play in any of the attacking roles, but for me, where I can score the most goals is down the middle. ~ Marcus Rashford.
For me, sometimes it’s more important to perform well in training and know that I am improving rather than scoring in a game. It’s doing the hard work, day in, day out. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Famous Marcus Rashford Quotes
I don’t have the education of a politician, many on Twitter have made that clear today, but I have a social education having lived through this and having spent time with the families and children most affected. These children matter… And as long as they don’t have a voice they will have mine. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Thierry Henry is one of my heroes; he is one of the players I watched when I was younger. When I was 17, I changed position to be a forward, and he, along with the Brazilian Ronaldo, were the two players I tried to mirror my performance on, so I would watch how they scored goals. ~ Marcus Rashford.
I now get recognized in the street, which is strange, but I don’t go out as much as I used to. It’s not a downside; I just have to be a bit more private. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Emotionally, making my debut has been the highlight so far. I didn’t know I was starting until three minutes before. I went in and put my shirt on, and the team were already in the tunnel. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Great Marcus Rashford Quotes
I now get recognized in the street, which is strange, but I don’t go out as much as I used to. It’s not a downside; I just have to be a bit more private. ~ Marcus Rashford.
My mum is buzzing… she knows how much it changes people’s lives, and if something like this would have happened when we were younger it would have changed her life massively as well. ~ Marcus Rashford.
I and the task force continue to invite those in power to collaborate, sit around the table, and collectively understand how we can support our most vulnerable children. The invitation is consistently met with silence. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Food poverty is contributing to social unrest. Add school closures, redundancies, and furloughs into the equation and we have an issue that could negatively impact generations to come. It all starts with stability around access to food. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Top Marcus Rashford Quotes
When you get the first knock, it kind of wakes you up: you know, they are men, and it is not like Under-18s when you can take loads of knocks and know you will be fine, that you won’t feel anything after the game. You definitely get harder knocks, but it helps. You just get up and get on with the game, and then you can give it to them back. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Growing up, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were the players I looked up to – and Carlos Tevez when he was at the club. ~ Marcus Rashford.
Education is only effective when children can engage in learning. Right now, a generation who have already been penalized during this pandemic with lack of access to educational resources are now back in school struggling to concentrate due to worry and the sound of their rumbling stomachs. ~ Marcus Rashford.
So these were the 32 inspiring Marcus Rashford quotes and sayings on soccer, poverty, success and life.
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