Marcus Rashford has hailed Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal as "the closest anyone can get to Lionel Messi" and backed him to win seven Ballon d'Or titles. The Manchester United forward made the prediction on November 6, 2026, emphasizing Yamal's extraordinary potential at just 17 years old.
Marcus Rashford backs Lamine Yamal to win seven Ballon d'Or awards


