Raphaël Varane Retires from Football at 31 After Injury Struggles Raphaël Varane, the French World Cup-winning defender, has officially retired from professional football at the age of 31. After a series of injuries that plagued the latter stages of his career, Varane made the emotional decision to hang up his boots. This announcement came shortly after his move to Serie A club Como, where he unfortunately couldn't feature due to a debilitating knee injury sustained during his debut match. Varane's football journey was nothing short of remarkable. He spent the majority of his prime at Real Madrid, winning four UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga championships. On the international stage, Varane's defining moment came in 2018 when he helped France secure the FIFA World Cup, cementing his place among the world's elite defenders. His move to Manchester United in 2021 saw him add the FA Cup to his collection, but injuries continued to limit his appear...