Verratti handed three-game ban

Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti was handed a three-game ban after being sent off in his team's thrashing of Toulouse. The Italy midfielder picked up a second yellow card in the 69th minute of the Neymar-inspired 6-2 victory at Parc des Princes on Sunday. Verratti was sent off after a late sliding challenge with PSG leading 2-1, but they still managed to close out a big win. He was handed a three-match ban, the disciplinary committee of the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) confirmed on Thursday. The suspension will see Verratti miss league meetings with Saint-Etienne, Metz and Lyon. Lean on me pic.twitter.com/5bCwvG7Qi6 — PSG English (@PSG_English) August 22, 2017 PSG are top of the table after opening their league campaign with three strong wins.