Varane

2024 - 9 - 25

Raphaël Varane's Surprise Retirement: Too Much Drama on Debut!

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Raphaël Varane bids adieu to football at 31 after just 23 minutes on the field— knee injuries and retirement don’t often go hand in hand!

In a shocking turn of events, former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the tender age of 31. The talented center-back, known for his quick pace and remarkable defensive skills, was only able to muster 23 minutes of play for his new club Como before being sidelined due to a knee injury. Varane’s sudden exit from the pitch has left fans and fellow professionals alike wondering what could have been for this footballing hero. The drama unfolds like a plot twist from a soap opera!

Varane’s career has been nothing short of illustrious, spanning a remarkable 14 years during which he pocketed an impressive 22 major trophies, including a World Cup title with France and four Champions League victories with Real Madrid. His journey began in the La Liga powerhouse and later saw him gracing the Premier League with Manchester United. Now, just months after making what many thought was a life-changing move to Serie A, Varane's ambitious new chapter took an unfortunate and unexpected turn.

The defender's impeccable track record includes accolades that many can only dream of, yet he leaves the sport now with such a bittersweet taste. His last official match saw him don the Manchester United jersey, performing superbly in the FA Cup, before deciding to hang up his boots following an unanticipated injury. This is not how any legend envisions their final bow, but as they say in football, “the game is cruel,” and Varane has learned that lesson all too well. It kind of makes you question—can you retire too soon?

As fans process this unexpected news, it’s hard not to reflect on Varane’s contributions to the beautiful game. Did you know he was the youngest player ever to reach 100 Champions League appearances at just 24 years old? Additionally, his impressive International career included playing in three major tournaments besides the World Cup win—what a legacy this man has crafted in such a short career! Varane may no longer be on the pitch, but his story reminds us that greatness can come with an unexpected twist, making the game of football all the more captivating!

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Raphael Varane announces retirement from football at age of 31 (The Independent)

The centre-back suffered a knee injury on his debut for Italian club Como after leaving Manchester United in the summer.

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Former France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ... (Kentucky Today)

Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement to end a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul of club ...

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Ex-Man Utd, Real Madrid man Varane to retire after just one ... (Football365.com)

After an illustrious 14-year career, winning 22 major trophies, Raphael Varane is set to hang his boots up having played just once for his new club, Como.

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Raphaël Varane, former Real Madrid and France defender, retires ... (The Guardian)

Raphaël Varane has announced his retirement from football aged 31 after suffering a knee injury at Como.

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Ex-Man Utd star Raphael Varane announces shock retirement aged ... (iNews)

Varane won the World Cup, four Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles across a glittering career with United, Real Madrid and France.

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Raphael Varane RETIRES as he issues sad statement after just 23 ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has decided to retire from football at the age of 31 - just months after joining newly-promoted Serie A ...

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Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael ... (The Athletic)

Raphael Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut with Italian club Como. The 31-year-old central defender joined the ...

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Raphaël Varane: Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender retires - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut at Serie A side Como.

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Raphael Varane announces retirement from football (Manchester United)

The classy defender left the Reds at the end of last season, with his final outing a characteristically polished performance in the 2-1 Emirates FA Cup ...

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Raphael Varane: Real Madrid and France great announces ... (BT Sport)

Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United star Raphael Varane has retired from football at the age of 31 after he sustained a serious knee injury on his Como ...

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Raphael Varane retires: Former Manchester United and France ... (Sky Sports)

Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from the game after playing just 23 minutes for Como before sustaining a serious knee injury; France World Cup ...

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Raphael Varane announces retirement from football (Beat 102 103)

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has today announced his retirement from football.

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Former Real Madrid, Manchester United defender Raphael Varane ... (India Today)

Varane, who was all set to play for Como in the Serie A, suffered an injury during Coppa Italia match and hadn't played for the Italian side since then. Reports ...

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Raphael Varane announces his shock retirement from football, aged ... (Daily Mail)

The former France international has struggled to stay fit in recent years and suffered a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut for Como last ...

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Former France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ... (KGET 17)

He moved to Manchester United in 2021 but was restricted to 95 appearances in his three seasons in England — mainly because of injuries. Varane began his career ...

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Raphael Varane announces retirement at 31 after serious knee ... (The Indian Express)

Varane had made the move to Como following their promotion to Serie A and signed an initial two-year deal with Cesc Fabregas' side before suffering a knee ...

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Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement ... (Meath Chronicle)

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 ...

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France's former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane quits ... (Aljazeera.com)

The 2018 World Cup winner has struggled with a serious knee injury he suffered after joining Italian club Como.

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France's World Cup winner Raphaël Varane retires after knee injury (FRANCE 24)

France's World Cup-winning defender Raphaël Varane announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a ...

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Former Man Utd and France defender Varane announces retirement (Morning Star Online)

FORMER Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane announced his retirement from football today. The 31-year-old joined newly promoted Serie A ...

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France World Cup winner Raphael Varane announces retirement ... (The National)

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football.

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Official Announcement: Raphaël Varane has retired (Real Madrid)

With Raphaël Varane's announcement that he has called time on his career as a professional football player, Real Madrid would like to share its gratitude ...

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