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French defender Raphael Varane of Manchester United announced on Thursday that he has retired from international competitions on behalf of the national team ...

On the club level, Varane grew to become one of the world's top center-backs in Real Madrid where he won three La Liga championships and four YEFA Champions League titles among other honors between 2011 and 2021. He participated in three editions of FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, 2022 and the UEFA European Championships in 2021. "Representing our beautiful country for a decade has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Varane said in a statement.

Paris: France defender Raphael Varane announced his retirement from the national team on Thursday, the second major player to leave Les Bleus following the ...

A strong man-marker despite his slight build, Varane was also good in the air. Along with Lloris, he was in every single one of my (squad) lists, barring injury,” Deschamps said. “I experienced a little bit of a similar situation to his,” Deschamps said. Raphaël played a central part on and off the field in the past decade.” “Representing our magnificent country for a decade has been one of the greatest honors in my life. The 29-year-old Varane made his debut 10 years ago and played 93 times.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has announced that he is retiring from international football with France at the age of 29.

As the defender says in his statement, the highlight of his international career was France’s 2018 World Cup win. Raphael has played a central role on and off the field for the past decade.” “Raphael called me a few days ago to explain that he wanted to end his international career,” Deschamps said. I’ve been in a similar situation to him, I understand his arguments and respect his decision. “I still feel every single one of the emotions felt on that day, July 15, 2018. The 29-year-old earned 93 caps with France since making his debut in 2013 and won the World Cup with Les Bleus in 2018.

Kylian Mbappe is in the first position to lead France's National Team after the departure of Hugo Lloris. Varane was the contender for leading France but he ...

Varane was the contender for leading France but he also announced his retirement on Thursday. Les Bleus have been in the process of selecting a new skipper since the end of the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe is in the first position to lead France’s National Team after the departure of Hugo Lloris.

Raphael Varane's decision to retire from international football has been described as 'stupid' and 'a disaster' by former France star Jerome Rothen.

Your enthusiasm, the celebrations and the memories of our return to France will remain etched in my mind forever. To each and every one of you, a thousand times THANK YOU!’ It was one of the greatest and most memorable moments of my life. I have been considering this for several months and have decided that it is the right time for me to retire from international football. ‘As a child, I remember following France 98, this team, these players who made us experience indescribable emotions. He has a long history, congratulations!

Raphael Varane retired from international football on Thursday - 18 months after he joined Man United.

"I can only express my deep respect for his career until now. "He gave me the information that he was intending to do this. "Rapha achieved everything in terms of football club wise but also with his nation it is incredible what he achieved, big respect and I am happy he puts all his energy and experience into the team.

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has said Raphael Varane's retirement from international football is "good news" for the club. Varane announced his.

“I didn’t discuss it with him, Rapha is experienced, at an age, he makes his own decision about that, I can only express my deep respect for his career until now but there is a lot to come,” Ten Hag told the media on Friday. Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has said Raphael Varane’s retirement from international football is “good news” for the club. EPL: Varane’s retirement good news for us – Ten Hag

Man United defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 29.

Considering Varane does not turn 30 until late April, his retirement from international football has come as a surprise, especially when the 2024 European Championship in Germany is not much more than a year away. Posting an image of them together holding the World Cup trophy, Mbappe wrote on his Instagram page: "Thanks, Raph. As part of a lengthy statement published on his Instagram page, Varane wrote: "I will miss these moments with you for sure, but the time has come for the new generation to take over. The 24-year-old scored four goals in Russia, including an excellent strike in the final against Croatia. He has retired from international football having won two major trophies, including the 2018 World Cup, and scored five goals. Didier Deschamps' side were beaten on penalties after an enthralling final finished 3-3 at the end of extra time.

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United can only benefit from Raphael Varane retiring from internati...

"If I had the feeling, I'd say to my bosses we should do this. I prefer a few months until the end of the season. "Always I'm pleased with the squad. After the World Cup, we make a pre-season and decided to play, in some patterns different. He needs to play to be happy, so we decide to let him go to Munich. "An incredible figure in the last two leagues we won.

France defender Raphael Varane has announced retirement from international football, ending a 10-year career. Varane took to social media to inform his ...