Former Manchester United teammates, including those from the summer’s ‘bomb squad,’ flock to social media to celebrate the forward’s triumphant return to England.
Marcus Rashford sent a powerful message on his return to England, scoring two brilliant goals to propel FC Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United. The performance, which has set the football world alight, prompted an outpouring of support from his former Manchester United colleagues, highlighting the tight-knit bonds formed at his old club.
Rashford, who joined the Spanish giants after a difficult end to his tenure at Old Trafford, announced his arrival on the Champions League stage in spectacular fashion. After opening the scoring with a fine header, the 27-year-old English forward sealed the win with a moment of pure magic, unleashing a thunderous long-range strike into the top corner to silence the home crowd at St. James’ Park.
The display served as a stark reminder of Rashford’s world-class talent, which had been stifled after new United manager Ruben Amorim deemed him surplus to requirements and exiled him to a group of players jokingly dubbed the ‘bomb squad’ last summer.
In a show of solidarity, United’s current captain, Bruno Fernandes, immediately took to Instagram, sharing a photo of Rashford’s stunning second goal to his 9.7 million followers with three shocked emojis. The public gesture sparked fervent discussion among fans, with some suggesting it was a subtle critique of Amorim’s treatment of the forward.
Jadon Sancho, who essentially took Rashford’s place at Aston Villa after his own fallout with United’s management, also celebrated his former teammate. Sancho shared a video of Rashford’s first goal to his 10.4 million followers, tagging him and adding fire and salute emojis. Rashford reposted both messages of support to his own account.
The camaraderie extends beyond those who left. Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal joined in the online celebrations, while pundit and United legend Nicky Butt offered a pointed take on BBC coverage.
“If I was Ruben Amorim, I’d be thinking, ‘What have I done?’” Butt joked before adding a more serious note. “Marcus definitely needs an arm around him and to be loved. When he is, he shows what he can do.”
The overwhelming support for Rashford paints a picture of a player cherished by his peers, now thriving in a new environment where he feels valued. For one night in Newcastle, Marcus Rashford wasn’t a member of a bomb squad; he was simply a superstar.
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