Verratti

Marco Verratti has signed a contract extension that will keep him with Paris Saint-Germain until 2021. The Italian, reportedly wanted by Real Madrid, was previously under contract with the French…

Antonio Conte says Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti won’t be risked in Italy’s match against Norway. The midfielder sat out training yesterday having suffered a knock in the win over Azerbaijan,…

Italy CT Antonio Conte experimented with a 4-4-2 formation in this morning’s training session. The Azzurri have played 3-5-2 and 4-3-3 during the European Championship qualifying campaign so far, but…

Marco Verratti praised Italy boss Antonio Conte as “the best Coach I have ever worked with.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is expected to be in the squad for upcoming Euro…

David Beckham says he wants Milan to win the Champions League – without realising the Rossoneri aren’t in the competition. The San Siro giants failed to qualify for Europe last…

Marco Verratti warned Italy have to improve their finishing because “we can’t always get lucky with the result.” The Azzurri squeezed past Malta and Bulgaria with 1-0 scorelines, despite dominating…

Antonio Conte said Italy had “the right effort” against Bulgaria, but can’t keep wasting chances and told off Daniele De Rossi. The Azzurri won 1-0 thanks to a De Rossi…

Antonio Conte defends New York City FC's Andrea Pirlo from criticism and provides Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti with some feedback on how to improve. Ahead of tonight's game against Bulgaria,…

Marco Verratti isn’t pushing through a generational shift for Italy. “Andrea Pirlo must be first choice in midfield.” They made a rare start together in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Malta,…

There are conflicting reports over whether Italy will use 4-3-3 or 3-5-2 against Bulgaria, with Andrea Pirlo in doubt. The Azzurri beat Malta 1-0 on Thursday evening and continue their…

Azzurri talent Marco Verratti praises his newfound partnership with Andrea Pirlo: 'We work well together'. The Paris Saint-Germain player and the New York City Football Club representative were fielded together…

Gigi Buffon warned Italy are “gambling with qualification” for Euro 2016 against Malta and Bulgaria. The Azzurri host Malta in Florence on Thursday evening, then face Bulgaria on Sunday in…

Antonio Conte said he could change Marco Verratti’s position for Italy to fit with Andrea Pirlo against Malta. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence on Thursday…

It’s reported Italy will use Graziano Pellè, Antonio Candreva, Marco Verratti and Andrea Pirlo against Malta tomorrow. Antonio Conte performed more experiments during training ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifier…

Italy and Puma unveiled the new away kit, modelled by PSG star Marco Verratti, which will be worn tomorrow against Malta. It will be used by all levels of the…

Andrea Bertolacci believes Andrea Pirlo and Marco Verratti should play together for Italy. Verratti is seen by many as the natural heir to Pirlo, who swapped Juventus for New York…

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti says Antonio Conte’s men will go to Euro 2016 - ‘with the intention of trying to win it’. The Azzurri were disappointing in the 2014 World…

Marco Verratti admits he was ‘a step away from Juventus’ before opting to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2012. The midfielder was the star man in Pescara’s promotion from Serie B…

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has named Juventus’ Paul Pogba as the Ligue 1 side’s ideal transfer target. PSG are among the clubs linked with the Frenchman, with the Bianconeri…

Marco Verratti admits it’s ‘normal’ that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is linked with the likes of Milan, but hopes he’ll stay at Paris Saint-Germain. The Rossoneri have been open about their desire…