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ManUnited player Marcus Rashford was again the victim of numerous racist attacks after losing the Europa League final against Villareal. He used social media to draw attention to these insults. Former US President Barack Obama spoke to the footballer about the incidents and Rashford’s role model function in a video conference.
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“A lot of the young people I meet – Marcus included – are a lot further than I was when I was 23,” Obama admitted. “They drive change and have a positive effect on their communities.”
Rashford repeatedly uses his fame to point out abuses such as racism and poverty. For example, after raising awareness of child poverty during the UK pandemic, a £ 500 million government package was passed to address this issue.
He is also committed to ensuring that the government provides every schoolchild with free meals during the holidays.
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Marcus Rashford, who grew up in modest circumstances and was dependent on school lunches, even got restaurants and cafes to donate food during the pandemic. He has already been praised by the Queen for his actions.
He will also remember his conference with Barack Obama for a long time. “I was enjoying every minute. When President Obama speaks, you just want to listen.”
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