Marcus Rashford, the 26-year-old forward for Manchester United, found himself in an unexpecteԀ predicament after meeting a teammate for lunch. Struggling to find his previous season’s form, Rashford has been experiencing a challenging campaign, scoring only three goals in all competitions. However, his recent misfortune extended beyond the football pitch.
On a Wednesday afternoon, Rashford drove his impressive McLaren 765 Long Tail sports car to the Juniper Restaurant in Wilmslow, Cheshire, to meet Tyrell Malacia, another player from Manchester United. Unfortunately, in his haste, Rashford failed to notice that he had parked his luxurious vehicle on double yellow lines outside the establishment.
Within a mere 15 minutes, a vigilant traffic warden spotted the viоlatiоn and promptly issued a £60 parking ticket, despite the car’s remarkable top speed of 205mph. As Rashford left the restaurant, he discovered the unwelcome surprise on his car’s windscreen.
This incident adds Rashford’s nаme to the list of football stars from Manchester who have fallen foul of parking regulations in recent months. Even Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola experienced a similar situation, engaging in a humorous exchange with a traffic warden after receiving a parking ticket in August. However, Guardiola’s amusement was short-lived when he received another ticket just three months later.
While Rashford’s focus may be on his on-field performance, this parking mishap serves as a reminder that even off the pitch, footballers are not immune to everyday challenges and unexpecteԀ encounters with traffic wardens.