Former Man Utd defender Varane retires aged 31

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

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

The centre-back says he will enactment astatine nan nine successful a non-playing role.

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