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Manchester United: club legend Paul Scholes launches a scathing attack on Marcus Rashford

Manchester United: Paul Scholes accuses Marcus Rashford of "betrayal"

The resurgence of Marcus Rashford in the colors of FC Barcelona continues to stir debate—and not always for the right reasons. After a dazzling Champions League performance against Newcastle, where he netted a decisive brace (1-2), the England international proved he’s lost none of his killer instinct in front of goal. Yet, his Catalan brilliance leaves a bitter taste in Manchester. Paul Scholes, the iconic Red Devils figure, didn’t mince his words when he accused his former protégé of having "abandoned" his boyhood club.

On the podcast The Good, The Bad & The Football, the former midfielder was brutally honest: "I found his attitude shameful. I saw him walking on the pitch because he wanted to leave. Once you give up, you’ll always give up." For Scholes, Rashford didn’t just betray the fans’ trust, but that of his teammates as well: "You have 80,000 people watching you every week. You have to put in the effort, no matter what."

Between Mancunian legacy and Catalan rebirth

At 27, Rashford carries a heavy legacy from Old Trafford: 426 appearances and 138 goals in the famous red shirt. But since signing a blockbuster contract in 2023, his trajectory became clouded—marked by questions over his commitment and a loan stint at Aston Villa. The move to Barça was a turning point: a breath of fresh air, renewed confidence, and already promising stats.

For Barça supporters, he’s a heavyweight addition to a forward line in transition. But in Manchester, the mood is far more somber. Rashford now stands as the symbol of a homegrown talent who chose to shine elsewhere. And for Scholes, despite his Spanish exploits, he’ll remain "a player who doesn’t have the mentality to be among the world’s best."