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Former teammate of Raphaël Varane at Real Madrid and in the French team, Karim Benzema paid tribute to the defender, who announced his retirement this Wednesday.
This news has had the effect of a small bombshell, in France and elsewhere: Raphaël Varane is ending his career as a professional footballer. The central defender, who has been playing for Como since this summer, announced his retirement on social networks this Wednesday.
“They say all good things must come to an end, wrote Varane
in a long post on his Instagram account. Throughout my career I have overcome many challenges, risen to the occasion, almost all of which were supposed to be impossible. Incredible emotions, special moments and memories that will last a lifetime. As I reflect on these moments, it is with immense pride and a sense of accomplishment that I announce my retirement from the game we all love.
Benzema salutes his former partner
This announcement could not leave Karim Benzema indifferent. The two men shared the Real Madrid locker room for almost a decade, winning 4 Champions Leagues together, including 3 consecutive ones under the tutelage of Zinédine Zidane (2016, 2017, 2018).
“High class manure. Well done,” wrote the 2022 Ballon d’Or in a story. Very affectionate words in the very unique software of KB9, who was also Varane’s teammate for a large part of his international career. Other Real Madrid figures such as Thibaut Courtois or Sergio Ramos, Varane’s hinge partner, responded, as did Paul Pogba: “What a pleasure to have shared these moments with you “.
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