Marco Verratti and the Italian national team returned to action after winning the UEFA Euros this summer as they took on Bulgaria in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying fixture.
The match played to a 1-1 draw, with Verratti being one of the better players for the Azzurri as the 28-year-old played all 90 minutes. During his time on the pitch, Verratti had 127 touches, where he provided three key passes while winning six of seven on his duels.
Here are some of the best moments from the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder: