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This Marco Verratti assist is sick even by his high standards

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Marco Verratti has been called the heir to the throne of Andrea Pirlo since he was 19 years old. This is why.

That incredible assist to Eder put Italy 1-0 up on Azerbaijan in Euro 2016 qualifying. Between his vision, his decision to hit it with his first touch and the precision of the pass, it's outrageous even by his lofty standards.

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