He passed away two days ago after battling cancer, and that goal is his; Rashford on the special celebration
England’s last match against Wales in Group B at the World Cup was a one-sided victory by three goals. Marcus Rashford scored twice and Phil Foden scored one goal for England.
In this, Rashford was spotted during the celebration match following his first goal. The player celebrated the goal by kneeling and lifting both legs, closing his eyes and holding his head high.
Last 16 we arrive pic.twitter.com/XYtfWm8rxH
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) November 29, 2022
Rashford’s special celebration was after he gave the England team the lead with a stunning 50th-minute free kick. Rashford reacts to this special celebration.
Marcus Rashford, take a bow. pic.twitter.com/LiOLXqQaQB
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 29, 2022
The actor said this celebration is a dedication to his friend who died of cancer two days ago. Rashford’s response was to The Telegraph.
Marcus Rashford scores England’s 100th World Cup goal 🦁 pic.twitter.com/fsdD5NbBTD
— GOAL (@goal) November 29, 2022
‘Two days ago I lost a dear friend of mine. He’s had a long battle with cancer. I’m glad I scored for him.
Special moments ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fTEeo99L3s
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) November 29, 2022
He was a great supporter and my best friend. He was a lovely person who came into my life,” Marcus Rashford said.
Meanwhile, with the first two groups completed, the first lineup of the preliminaries match took place.
Group A champions England will take on Group A runners-up Senegal, and Group A runners-up America will take on Group A champions the Netherlands. In another group stage match, the United States they beat Iran by one goal.
Player of the match pic.twitter.com/z8X8UwQoRW
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) November 29, 2022