The Italy international midfielder picked up his 50th booking in Ligue 1 on Sunday against Nice but was the high-profile recipient of a red card against Real Madrid in the Champions League earlier this month.
He was dismissed for arguing with the referee – a favourite reason for being cautioned by the fiery midfielder. While it has drawn criticism from fans, Verratti has defended himself.
“It was a bad reaction but I didn’t insult anybody, whereas Messi goes around pointing his finger in the referee’s face and doesn’t even get punished,” he told Gazzette dello Sport .
“But anyway, I need to improve
“I got it wrong against Real, but it was a red card out of frustration and sometimes referees could be more tolerant.”
Verratti has also committed his future to PSG in the face of speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.
“I’ve spoken with my management and they know what I think, and it is all clear. I’ve decided to stay,” he insisted.
The 25-year-old has made 237 appearances for the Parisian club since he arrived in the French capital in the summer of 2012 from Pescara.
