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Anti-racism groups ‘not surprised’ Marcus Rashford was racially abused after Europa League final loss
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford

ANTI-RACISM campaign groups once again called for “zero tolerance” of racist abuse following Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford revealing he received “at least 70 racial slurs” following Wednesday night’s Europa League final defeat.

Rashford played 120 minutes and scored a from the spot in the shoot-out, as United ultimately lost on penalties 11-10.

Despite an impassioned speech to media after about the team not being good enough, the England forward was met with a barrage of racist abuse on social media, including one message from a teacher.

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