Person: Marco Verratti

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PSG won't let us buy Marco Verratti, claims Barca president

Paris St Germain are unwilling to negotiate with Barcelona over star playmaker Marco Verratti, according to the president of the Catalan club.

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Football rumours: Movement at Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea?

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Transfer rumours: Barca lining up raids on Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool?

Monaco gamble all on Euro glory

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Magical Neymar sparks greatest European comeback of them all

Reborn Radamel Falcao big threat to City prospects

Barcelona turn eyes to Paris

Barcelona and Real Madrid both won over the weekend but received mixed fitness news ahead of their return to Champions League action this week — while Arsenal’s opponents Bayern Munich continued their impressive form.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Arsenal vulnerable as PSG strike back

Arsenal 2 Paris St Germain 2: Arsenal were left needing a European miracle to top their group after they wasted a match-winning chance against the French Champions.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Mustafi hails Arsenal speedster Sanchez

New Gunners defender Shkodran Mustafi has hailed the workrate of Alexis Sanchez, after the Chilean rescued a draw for Arsenal in their Champions League opener.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016

Marco Verratti glad to be back in international arena

Midfielder Marco Verratti is looking to put the disappointment of missing Euro 2016 behind him as Italy kick-off their World Cup qualifying campaign in Israel this evening (7.45pm).

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Jonas Olsson a big casualty as Sweden name Euro 2016 squad

While Martin O’Neill will wait another three weeks to finalise his Euro squad, Sweden boss Erik Hamren made the big decisions early by announcing his 23-man panel yesterday.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Marco Verratti injury blow for Italy

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti will miss Euro 2016 after undergoing surgery to repair a groin injury, his club Paris Saint-Germain confirmed last night.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Friendly round-up: Disappointing start to build-up campaign for Italy and Sweden

Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 opponents Sweden and Italy began their build-up to this summer’s tournament with disappointing results on a busy night of international friendlies.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Paris Saint-Germain’s title procession takes a hit at Lyon

Conventional wisdom says that France has by far the weakest league of Europe’s Big Five, and looking at the Ligue 1 table, you can see why.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Belief key to shock PSG comeback, says Matuidi

Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg

Tue, 21 Apr, 2015

Luis Suarez: I had to leave Liverpool for Champions League glory

Luis Suarez will head into tonight’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris St Germain admitting he had to leave Liverpool to stand a chance of winning European football’s biggest prize.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

Belief the key for Arsenal and Man City in Champions League

English clubs are becoming so cushioned financially that they may be a softer touch in Europe, writes David Shonfield.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2015

David Beckham joins in PSG celebrations after stunning win over Chelsea

David Beckham joined his former Paris Saint-Germain team-mates to celebrate their Champions League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

PSG’s late punch floors Chelsea

Chelsea 2 Paris St Germain 2 3-3 on aggregate, PSG win on away goals

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Arsenal still ahead of Chelsea in Fabregas's thoughts

Cesc chatted with PSG’s Marco Verratti ahead of their Champions League clash.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Judging the state of the soccer nation

This year has been a mixed bag for Irish players based in Britain and beyond.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2014

Barca boss sticks to his guns on how to defend

The first goals Barcelona conceded this season did not come until their eighth game, but even still they confirmed many pundits’ view of the team’s major weakness.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

Inspired PSG give Barca coach Enrique first taste of defeat

Paris St-Germain shrugged off the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to inflict a first defeat on Barcelona under their new coach Luis Enrique, with a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Parc des Princes last night.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2014

England emerge defeated from World Cup jungle battle

England put on a good display of attacking football, but they emerged from their trek into the jungle with a 2-1 defeat in their World Cup opener thanks to Mario Balotelli's winner in the draining heat of Manaus.

Sun, 15 Jun, 2014

Grand old man Italy too cute for England’s young upstarts

England 1 Italy 2

Sun, 15 Jun, 2014

How will England self-destruct this time?

Slamming, body-rocking heat greeted the traveller in Manaus yesterday. When even the local taxi driver wipes his forehead and declares it’s "mucho calde" you know this isn’t a climate for the faint-hearted.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

London lights bring best out of Ireland

Republic of Ireland 0 Italy 0

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Chelsea through to semi-finals after dramatic night at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea and Jose Mourinho dare to dream of European glory once more after dramatically overturning a two-goal deficit to advance to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Paris St Germain.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

Blanc: PSG taking no risks

Laurent Blanc insists Paris St Germain will still be playing to win despite holding a 4-0 lead going into their Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen tonight.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2014

Ibra’s stunner highlight of PSG romp

Bayer Leverkusen 0 Paris St Germain 4

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Bale sparks 10-man Real romp

Real Madrid secured top spot in Group B with a 4-1 win over Galatasaray, despite losing Sergio Ramos to an early red card.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

PSG complete €64m Cavani capture

Paris St Germain have finally completed the signing of highly-rated Napoli striker Edinson Cavani for €64 million on a five-year contract.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2013

Leonardo to leave PSG

Leonardo has tendered his resignation as sporting director of Paris St Germain and will leave the French champions at the end of August.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2013

Leonardo: Beckham red was unlucky

Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo felt David Beckham was unlucky to be sent off in the closing stages of last night’s 1-0 Ligue 1 win at Evian.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Barca waiting on Messi fitness

Lionel Messi has gone from being the first name on Barcelona’s team sheet to the last, as they await a late fitness test ahead of tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to Paris Saint-Germain.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2013

Becks in line for PSG role

David Beckham could make his return to the Champions League when Paris St Germain host Valencia with a place in the quarter-finals at stake tonight.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

PSG’s late lapse gives Valencia cause for hope

Valencia 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2

Wed, 13 Feb, 2013

Czechs ease past Turkey

Two early goals helped the Czech Republic heap more problems on struggling Turkey with a 2-0 friendly win at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium tonight.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

Two-goal draw for Ireland U-21s

Republic of Ireland Under-21s 2 Italy Under-21s 2

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012