Marcus Rashford: World of Football

Marcus has spoken for, and inspired, millions of children who are from similar backgrounds to him, helping them to see that your current situation does not have to determine where you are going. That is so so powerful. * Siya Kolisi, South African rugby captain and world cup winner on You Are a Champion *A thoroughly enjoyable read for both children and adults alike. * Irish Examiner on You Are a Champion *An invaluable read for older readers as well as young football fans, this is a wry, moving, and memorable book for finding your way in the world. * BookTrust on You Are a Champion *There’s serious stuff here, but delivered in such an accessible manner that all children will relate to it. * Daily Mail on You Are a Champion *

Marcus Rashford MBE

Marcus Rashford MBE is Manchester United’s iconic number 10 and an England International footballer.

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Marcus collaborated with the food distribution charity FareShare to address the deficit in free school meals for vulnerable children across the UK, raising over £20 million. He successfully campaigned for the British Government to reverse its policy on the free food voucher program. This initiative, recognized as the fastest government policy reversal in British political history, ensured that 1.3 million vulnerable children continued to receive food supplies while schools were closed.

In response to Marcus’s End Child Food Poverty campaign, the British Government pledged £400 million to support vulnerable children throughout the UK, assisting 1.7 million children for the following twelve months.

In October 2020, he was appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Marcus is dedicated to fighting child food poverty in the UK. His book, You Are a Champion, serves as an inspiring guide for children to realize their full potential.

Carl Anka

Carl Anka is a London-born journalist and broadcaster. He has written for numerous publications, including the BBC, The Guardian, VICE, NME, GQ, and BuzzFeed, specializing in pop culture, video games, films, and football. Currently a reporter for The Athletic, covering Manchester United, he also hosts the Talk of the Devils podcast.

Alongside Marcus Rashford, Carl co-authored You Are a Champion, You Can Do It, Heroes, and Marcus’s World of Football.