Former Man Utd defender Varane retires aged 31

Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane has retired from shot astatine the property of 31.

Varane joined Italian broadside Como connected a escaped transportation successful July but suffered a genu wounded connected his debut against Sampdoria past month.

The centre-back says helium volition enactment astatine the nine successful a non-playing role.

"I clasp myself to the highest standard, I privation to spell retired strong, not conscionable holding connected to the game," helium wrote connected Instagram. "It takes a large dose of courageousness to perceive to your bosom and your instinct."