Centre-back Rafael Varane, 29, has announced he will no longer play in the French squad, with which he became world champion in Russia 2018 and runner-up in Qatar 2022, after losing the final to Argentina.
According to Le Parisien newspaper, Varane (93 games and 5 goals) He ended his international career on 18 December in the final which France lost in Qatar to Argentinain definition with shots from the spot, after drawing 3-3 at the end of extra time.
In doing so, Varane joins goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Steve Mandanda, and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who has also announced he will no longer play for the French outfit.
Varane, a former Real Madrid player and current English Manchester United player, argued that mental and physical wear and tear were the reasons for his retirement, as well as a desire to spend more time with his family.
The defender started his international career almost 10 years ago on 22 March 2013 in a win against Georgia in a qualifier for the 2014 World Cup before turning 20, but starting for Real Madrid.
Varane has been a point of reference for the team led by Didier Deschamps, who has made him one of his main assets, adding the 2018 World Cup and the Final Four of the League of Nations in 2021.
Source: Clarin
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