Perennial winner Raphael Varane has experienced a playing career that most up-and-coming footballers dream of having. Apart from being a World Cup winner with France, the center-back also has four Champions League titles.

Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement to end a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul of club trophies.

Raphael Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut with Italian club Como. The 31-year-old central defender joined the Serie A side this summer after leaving Manchester United as a free agent,