World Cup winner Varane retires
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Varane had joined Italian club Como for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee injury in August.
25 Sep 2024 05:45pm
Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane gestures to supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on March 12, 2022. - Photo by AFP
PARIS - France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Tuesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Varane had joined Italian club Como for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee injury in August.
"A new life begins off the pitch," Varane said on social media.
"I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads.
"Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon," the four-time Champions League winner added. - AFP
