Man United star Raphael Varane retires from French national team

Last Updated: March 11, 2023 | India, Delhi

Raphael Varane, a French defender for Manchester United, made the decision to stop competing for his country's national team in international events public on Thursday.In a statement, Varane stated, "Representing our wonderful nation for a decade has been one of the biggest honours of my life." "Every time I put on that particular blue jersey, I felt a deep sense of obligation to give all I had, to play with all my heart, and to win every game we played," the player said."I concluded that it was the perfect moment for me to retire from international football," he continued. "I've been thinking about it for some months."Varane, 29, has played 93 times for Les Bleus since being initially chosen for the French national team in 2013. In addition to the UEFA European Championships in 2021, he participated in three FIFA World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022. His effective play on the back line was crucial to France's victory in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Rafael contacted me a few days earlier to inform me that he was ending his profession as an international businessman. Didier Deschamps, manager of France, described the player as "an clever child who understands how to take the time to think about it and balance up the benefits and drawbacks before deciding."

Rafael thinks his journey with the French squad has come to an end. He said, "I've been in a similar scenario to him; I understand his justifications, and I accept his choice. "As our paths diverge, I wanted to commend his integrity and his unwavering dedication to the blue jersey. For the past ten years, Raphael has been a key player both on and off the field.At Real Madrid, where he won three La Liga championships and four YEFA Champions League crowns between 2011 and 2021, Varane developed into one of the greatest center-backs in the world. In August 2021, Varane signed a contract with Manchester United for 40 million euros, or around $43.7 million.Man United has played 20 games and has scored 39 points, placing them fourth in the Premier League rankings. Despite playing one fewer game than the leaders, Arsenal, they are 11 points behind them.

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