29-year-old defender Raphael Varane, who plays for Manchester United, one of the English Premier League teams, has decided to leave the France National Team. The experienced football player shared on his social media account, “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent our great country for 10 years. I felt great pride every time I wore this very special blue jersey. I had been thinking about this for a few months and decided that it was the right time to retire.” used.
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Varane, who won the FIFA World Cup championship with the France National Team in 2018, said in his statement: “I remember watching France 98 as a child. I will not forget this team, these players who gave us indescribable feelings. “I had one of those experiences. We brought the trophy home. I will never forget it. I still feel every single one of the emotions felt on July 15, 2018. It was one of the most incredible and unforgettable moments of my life.”
At the same time, the 29-year-old football player, who is stated to have taken this decision due to the physical and psychological wear he was exposed to, wore the national jersey 93 times in a 10-year period, and aired the opponent’s nets 5 times.