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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
World Sports · 23:01:54 - 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 made the comments on November 6, 2026, according to a report from Barca Universal.

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