Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford admits speeding in Rolls-Royce on M60

Marcus Rashford could face a hefty fine or a driving ban following the offence. Credit: PA Images

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has admitted speeding on the motorway in his Rolls-Royce, court officials have confirmed.

The 26-year-old, who owns a fleet of luxury cars, was caught exceeding the 70mph speed limit on the M60 in Manchester on 12 December 2023.

No details have been released about how fast Rashford was travelling.

Court records show he has admitted the offence under the Single Justice Procedure, where a single magistrate deals with the paperwork and issues the penalty without a court hearing and the defendant, public or press being present.

The offence will be dealt with on 27 September, when the footballer could face a hefty fine or a driving ban.

Rashford failed to be included in Gareth Southgate’s Euros squad after enduring a difficult season. Credit: PA

Awarded an MBE in 2021 for his charity work, Rashford recently said he is planning to take some time to reset mentally after acknowledging he has endured a “challenging season”.

He thanked fans for their support, telling his seven million followers on X, formerly Twitter, he would be coming off social media to “rest and reset”.

The speeding incident came three months after he was left unhurt after a car crash in September 2023.

Manchester United players had returned to their Carrington training base on the team bus following their Premier League victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.

After collecting their own cars and setting off for home Rashford, in one of his £700,000 Rolls-Royce cars, was involved in a collision with another car.

Emergency services attended the scene, but Rashford did not require medical attention and no arrests were made.

Rashford owns a fleet of luxury cars. Credit: PA

Rashford owns several Rolls-Royce cars, including a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a Cullinan Blue Shadow.

He also reportedly owns a £280,000 McLaren 765 Long Tail and a £350,000 Lamborghini Urus Performante.

Mr Rashford’s representatives have been contacted for comment.


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