Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, describing him as "the closest anyone can get to Lionel Messi" and predicting the 17-year-old could win seven Ballon d'Or awards during his career.
Rashford's comments came ahead of Barcelona's LaLiga match against Deportivo Alavés on November 6, 2026. Yamal, who has already established himself as a key player for both club and country, continues to draw comparisons to the Argentine legend.
