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Marcus Rashford predicts Lamine Yamal could win seven Ballon d'Or awards

Marcus Rashford predicts Lamine Yamal could win seven Ballon d'Or awards
Sports Talents · 03:58:30 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Marcus Rashford has backed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to win as many as seven Ballon d'Or titles, calling the teenager "the closest anyone can get to Lionel Messi." The Manchester United forward made the prediction on November 6, 2026, as Yamal continues to impress in his breakthrough season with the Catalan club.

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