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Rashford names player to win more Ballons d'Or than Ronaldo
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has backed Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal to win as many as seven Ballon d'Or awards during his career, saying the teenager possesses qualities that put him closest to Lionel Messi.
Messi has eight Ballon d'Or awards to his name while Cristiano Ronaldo has won five.
The 29-year-old shared his assessment during a question-and-answer session with Manchester United supporters at the Ambassadors' Lounge at Old Trafford, ahead of Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Roma.
Audio from the event later surfaced on social media, with Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reporting Rashford's comments.
Having spent last season on loan at Barcelona, Rashford » Read More
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