Sawt Falasteen - World Cup winner Varane retires

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World Cup winner Varane retires
World Cup winner Varane retires / Photo: Adrian DENNIS - AFP/File

World Cup winner Varane retires

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Tuesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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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.

O.Mousa--SF-PST