3Photo© hindustantimes.comRaphael Varane, Former Real Madrid and Man United Defender, Announces Retirement From Football
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France's World Cup-winning defender Raphael Varane announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on his successful career after suffering a serious knee injury.
Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football (Action Images via Reuters)
Varane made 93 appearances for France from 2013-22, playing a key role in their victory at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as well as their runners-up finish four years later in Qatar.
Varane began his club career at Ligue 1 side Lens, before joining Real Madrid in 2011, where he played 360 times and won three La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies in a trophy-laden spell.
“ I have fallen and risen a thousand times, and this time, it’s the moment to stop and hang my boots up with my final game winning a trophy at Wembley,
Raphaël Varane,
Raphael Varane, France’s World Cup winner and ex-Real Madrid, Man Utd…
“ A new life begins off the pitch. I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads. Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon,
Raphaël Varane,
Raphael Varane, France’s World Cup winner and ex-Real Madrid, Man Utd…
“ They say all good things must come to an end,
Raphaël Varane,
Raphael Varane, Former Real Madrid and Man United Defender, Announces…
“ Thank you, football. With love, Rapha,
Raphaël Varane,
Former Real Madrid, Manchester United defender Raphael Varane retires