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Marcus Rashford says Lamine Yamal is closest to Lionel Messi, predicts seven Ballon d'Or wins

Marcus Rashford says Lamine Yamal is closest to Lionel Messi, predicts seven Ballon d'Or wins
Sports Talents · 13:53:33 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, calling him the closest player to Lionel Messi and suggesting he could win seven Ballon d'Or awards.

Rashford's comments came in an interview with Barca Universal on November 6, 2026, where he highlighted Yamal's exceptional talent and compared his potential to that of the Argentine legend.

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