ENGLAND football ace Marcus Rashford has split from his childhood sweetheart fiancée.
The Manchester United striker, 25, got engaged to Lucia Loi in May last year.
A source insisted: “It’s nothing complicated. The relationship ran its course and they remain very close friends.”
The star has been taking a break in Miami and partied with girls on a night out — returning with one woman to his hotel at 5am.
The striker had earlier being seen chatting to bikini-clad women by the hotel pool.
According to British holiday-makers, he had use of an exclusive cabana with five-star service.
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They said he chatted to girls as bottles of champagne and food were delivered for them.
He was enjoying a break in Miami as sources confirmed that he had broken up with his fiancée.
They said the England and Manchester United ace split from childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi around two months ago.
Rashford flew to Florida the day after United’s 2-1 FA Cup Final defeat to Man City last Saturday.
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He booked a suite at a hotel as he holidayed with team-mate Tyrell Malacia and pals.
One onlooker said: “Pretty girls were flocking to Marcus at the hotel.”
On Thursday, he partied at exclusive nearby nightclub Mr Jones.
Later, at about 5am, he returned to the hotel alone with one of the girls — flanked by a minder.
Marcus and Lucia announced their engagement last year and were pictured on holiday together three months ago.
Some fans had credited Rashford’s return to form last season to his settled love life off the pitch.
Marcus scored 30 goals in all competitions for United last season and won the Carabao Cup.
The pair fell for each other at Ashton on Mersey School, in Sale, Gtr Manchester, when they were 15.
After nine years together, they split in May 2021, blaming the pandemic and lockdown pressures.
They reunited in January last year and four months later Rashford popped the question at a Hollywood villa after a romantic meal at seafood restaurant Catch LA.
He confirmed their engagement on Instagram, posting an image of the pair embracing as they stood on a bed of white roses in front of a heart-shaped archway.
Lucia — a close pal of England star Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood — has travelled abroad to watch Marcus play in big games and to cheer him on.
She was at the World Cups in Russia in 2018 and Qatar last year, where she was seen wearing a top with Rashford’s name on the back.
Lucia, who worked as an account executive for Manchester firm Sugar PR, graduated from university in advertising and brand management with first-class honours.
During his Miami trip, Rashford spent time coaching youngsters at the IMG Academy football camp — posting snaps on his Instagram.
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He is expected to join England’s squad this week for the Euro 2024 qualifying games in Malta on Friday and against North Macedonia at Old Trafford the Monday after.
A source added: “Marcus is laser-focused on the next phase of his football career and is putting all of his focus into that.”
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