Barcelona Exit: Rashford Opens up on Final Words to Lamine Yamal
- On Tuesday, 29-year-old Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford participated in a premium Q&A session at Old Trafford's Ambassadors' Lounge while recovering from hip and thigh injuries that have sidelined him for manager Michael Carrick's squad.
- Fans paid around £2,500 for the 'luxury' matchday package, which included a five-course dining menu and 'behind-the-scenes access' ahead of the Champions League fixture against Roma.
- Reflecting on his Manchester United career, the forward noted he has scored 138 goals for the club, though he acknowledged falling short of the record held by 'Wazza'.
- Rashford praised Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, describing the 19-year-old as the closest player he has seen to Lionel Messi's level and predicting he could dominate future Ballon d'Or awards.
- Winning seven Ballon d'Or awards would place Yamal one behind Messi's record eight while putting him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's five; Yamal previously finished second, third, and eighth in rankings.
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The ex-companion of the granules turns to praise for him and compares him to Messi
Marcus Rashford has made his first public comments about Barcelona since leaving the club, expressing his immense admiration for his former teammate, Lamine Yamal. The Manchester United striker spoke during a question and answer session at Old Trafford, where he did not spare praise for the 19-year-old's talent, comparing him to football legend Lionel Messi. "Before I left Barcelona, I told him that I had played with some very talented players, …
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