Former US president Barack Obama has spoken with Manchester United forward and campaigner Marcus Rashford, praising him for the work he has done on social issues. England star Rashford met virtually with Obama in an online conversation organised by Penguin Books and discussed topics such as the positive impact of reading. I'm sitting in my kitchen in Manchester, speaking to president Obama. When president Obama speaks, all you want to do is listen." Rashford said he was racially abused on social media following Manchester United's defeat in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Source: News 24 May 27, 2021 23:03 UTC