Marcus Rashford Banned from Driving for Six Months
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is facing a six-month driving ban following a speeding incident. The 26-year-old, who admitted to the offense, has also been fined.
Rashford was caught driving a Rolls-Royce at 104mph last December. According to Sky News, this infraction has resulted in a driving ban, a £1,666 fine, £120 in court costs, and a £66 surcharge.
This incident follows another car-related event involving Rashford in September, where he crashed a Rolls-Royce. Fortunately, he was unharmed, and no arrests were made.
Rashford, known for his love of high-end cars, owns several Rolls-Royces, a McLaren, a Black Badge Cullinan, a Cullinan Blue Shadow, and a Lamborghini.
The 2023-24 season was disappointing for Rashford, leading to his exclusion from England’s Euro 2024 squad. This marks the first time since his debut that he has been left out of a major tournament.
Increased Competition for Rashford with Joshua Zirkzee Signing
Rashford will need to elevate his performance next season due to increased competition from new signing Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch forward joined Manchester United from Bologna for £36.5 million.
Although Rashford has been a key player for United, his recent inconsistency is a concern. Last season, he scored only eight goals and provided five assists in 43 matches, a significant drop from the previous season’s 30 goals and 10 assists in 56 games.
United’s struggles in the final third, which contributed to an eighth-place league finish and a negative goal difference, led to Zirkzee’s acquisition. Alongside Rasmus Hojlund, Zirkzee will be a major contender for a starting position, challenging Rashford for playing time.
