Wednesday morning began with some tough news in European football: a well-known French player is hanging up his boots at the young age of 31. Who is he?
It is about Raphael Varanethe central defender who won the Russia World Cup 2018 and lost the final of Qatar 2022 ante Argentina made the surprising decision to retire from football. It is all due to a knee injury that he has been suffering from since 2013. Like any chronic injury, the Frenchman has been affected by the same pain throughout his career.
Currently, he was a member of the As of Italiawhen he debuted on 8/11, he played only 23 minutes as he had to be replaced due to injury. From then on, he was out of action for more than a month, and today, on the 44th day of his injury, he decided to end his career and announce his retirement via social media.
Raphael Varane, the French defender who won 1 World Cup and 4 Champions Leagues, hung up his boots at 31 years old. Photo: Fichajes.Com
In the emotional letter posted on Instagram, she said: “I have fallen and gotten up a thousand times, and this time, it is time to stop and hang up my boots. They say all good things must come to an end. In my career I have taken on many challenges, I have gotten up from time to time, almost everything was supposed to be impossible. Incredible emotions, special moments and memories that will last a lifetime. Reflecting on these moments, it is with immense pride and a sense of accomplishment that I announce my retirement from the game we all love.”.
“I have loved fighting for myself, my clubs, my country, my teammates and the supporters of every team I have played for. From Lens to Madrid to Manchester, and playing for our national team.“, said the four-time champion Champions League with the Real Madrid.
To close, the former player of Manchester United He stated: “To the supporters of every club I played for, to my teammates, coaches and staff… from the bottom of my heart… Thank you for making this journey more special than my wildest dreams could ever foresee. Thank you, football.”.
