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Isaac Johnson

Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo slammed for ‘smoking’ on pitch

Former Manchester United centre-half Marcos Rojo has been blasted for appearing to smoke on the pitch in the presence of his young family after a cup final win with Boca Juniors.

The 32-year-old scored in his club’s 3-0 win over Tigre in the final of the Professional League Cup, which was created in memory of Diego Maradona. Argentine commentators were shocked when TV pictures panned to the 2014 World Cup finalist seemingly puffing on a cigarette during a post-game picnic.

Rojo had a tough time towards the back end of his stay at United. He was subjected to infrequent game time before ending his six-and-a-half year stay in February 2021.

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