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“He knows he is Finished and Saliba is better than him”- Fans react as Raphael Varane announces retirement from international football 

The World Cup finals defeat was the last game in the national team for the Frenchman

by Arpan Ghosh
February 2, 2023, 11:03 PM IST
in Sports News
Varane when he was the world champion in 2018(image via goal)

Varane when he was the world champion in 2018(image via goal)

Raphaël Varane, the French International defender, announced his retirement from playing for the national team, on Thursday via his Instagram profile. This news has come as a shock to fans, who have been following the former world cup winner’s successful career for years.

Varane, who currently plays for Manchester United, has been a crucial part of the French national team setup since his debut in 2010. He has been instrumental in the team’s success, helping France win the FIFA World Cup 2018 held in Russia.


The 29-year-old center-back has made a total of 93 appearances for the French national team, scoring five goals in the process. He has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world and has been consistently praised for his leadership and ability on the field.

The announcement of Varane’s retirement has been met with disappointment by French national team fans and the French footballing community. However, Twitter had mixed reactions to the former Madrid man’s retirement announcement.

Read more: “Why only the French squad,” World Cup Fans go BERSERK after virus spreads across France squad, Varane and Konate AILING

Twitter Reacts to the the Frenchman hanging up his boots

Twitter was not been kind to the 4-time UCL winner as fans drew comparisons of him and French compatriot and Arsenal Centre back William Saliba, however, most were grateful for the player’s contributions to the national team and wished him all the best in his club career.

Best Defender in the EPL ! 👏 pic.twitter.com/SO58IBk0Gf

— Kally Desmond ®™ (@kally44) February 2, 2023

Paul Pogba still cant believe Raphaël Varane announced his retirement from international football. "We will talk in private" lol 🤣 pic.twitter.com/fQPT8ksEjK

— Kristina Hasa (@kristina_hasa) February 2, 2023
Paul Pogba couldn’t believe the decision as he said he would talk to Varane in ‘private’

Varane (only 29 years old) announces retirement in the same season as William Saliba established his presence.

He literally ran away from the Saliba test. Saliba's aura is intimidating. pic.twitter.com/KfbRl2FAqX

— AI (@nonewthning) February 2, 2023

Raphael Varane has announced his official retirement from international football 🇫🇷

✅ 2018 World Cup victory in Russia
✅ 2022 World Cup final in Qatar

What a career 👏 pic.twitter.com/6p2PcvLAX9

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) February 2, 2023

Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 29 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/M0vCRRRO9T

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) February 2, 2023

Nketiah sent varane into Retirement at 29, lol pic.twitter.com/Bfc4QNYXUU

— Maya Banks (@Darealmayabanks) February 2, 2023

Undoubtedly, the French national team boasts a wealth of talent, particularly in the center-back position. Les Blues have several players such as Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Hernandez, and Presnel Kimpembe who are all proven performers for their club teams and capable of filling the void left by the now former French center half.

Varane’s statistics in his last world cup

Raphaël Varane‘s performance in the FIFA World Cup 2022 was a crucial factor in the team’s success as France made it to the finals in Qatar. As a center-back, he was instrumental in securing the backline alongside Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano and helping the team keep clean sheets in crucial matches. His defensive skills, aerial presence, and leadership qualities made him a valuable asset to the French national team.

Varane’s performance in the FIFA World Cup for France was noteworthy, as he made 6 appearances and played for 521 minutes, winning 0.5 aerial duels, and completing 89.8% of his passes.

Raphael Varane's international career for France:

◉ 93 appearances
◉ 5 goals
◉ 1x World Cup
◉ 1x Nations League

He played every minute in France's 2018 World Cup winning campaign. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/vBa1XYLwk6

— Squawka (@Squawka) February 2, 2023

Raphaël Varane’s statistics highlight his impressive skills and versatility on the field. He has been a dominant force in the field and has gained a reputation as one of the best defenders in the world.

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Arpan Ghosh

Arpan Ghosh

A sports buff with a special interest in football. I follow almost all the leagues. I love reading strategies and translating underlying stats. Apart from football, I follow cricket, tennis, olympic sports and NBA.

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