Verratti

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has defended Kylian Mbappe, stating his departure to Real Madrid did not factor into PSG's 2024-25 Champions League victory. In an interview with MARCA, Verratti reflected on why the superstar trio of Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Neymar failed to win Europe's top club prize during their time together at PSG. He emphasized team balance over individual stars as key to the club's recent success.