PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ace Marco Verratti has claimed that Lionel Messi gets special treatment from referees.
The 25-year-old was sent off during a match against Real Madrid, but believes that the Barcelona forward would have got away with it.
Verratti picked up his second yellow card against the Spanish giants for arguing with the referee during the Champions League tie.
During an interview with La Gazetta dello Sport, he said: “I got it wrong against Real, but it was a red card out of frustration and sometimes referees could be more tolerant.
“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.
“But anyway, I need to improve.”
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The 25-year-old also took the chance to commit his future to the Ligue 1 side after reports suggested that he was considering a switch to the Nou Camp.
He added: “I read that [agent Mino] Raiola had offered me to Barcelona. It’s a lie.
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“I’ve spoken with my management and they know what I think, and it is clear. I’ve decided to stay.
“I’m utterly intent on winning with PSG, who gave me this opportunity to grow also as a man, and I share in an ambitious project.
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“I hope my teammates also think like this because one defeat (to Real) cannot erase everything.
“If we are to reach great objectives then we need great players. It’s so much easier with Neymar.”
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