Play against PSG football stars Marco Verratti and Maxwell? Oui! says ST journalist

The Straits Times journalist Deepanraj Ganesan (left) ponders to tackle Paris-Saint Germain midfielder Marco Verratti during a friendly match with the media at Geylang Field on July 26, 2018. ST PHOTO: SYAMIL SAPARI
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SINGAPORE - Between them, Paris Saint-Germain stars Marco Verratti and Maxwell have nine French league titles, three Italian league titles and one Champions League triumph to their name.

Look into my trophy cabinet and you will find a runners-up medal from a nine-a-side tournament in school several years ago.

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