Soccer: Varane announces retirement, says will stay at Como

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 25 - Former France, Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane said Wednesday that he was retiring from football after suffering a knee injury in the summer but would stay with Italian club Como in an off-the-field role.
    The 31-year-old joined the promoted Serie A in the closed season but played only 20 minutes for them in an Italian Cup tie against Sampdoria.
    "They say that all good things must come to an end," Varane, who won the 2018 World Cup and four Champions League titles, said on social media.
    "A new life begins off the pitch.
    "I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads".
    Cesc Fabragas' Como came from behind to win 3-2 at Atalanta on Tuesday and secure their first win of the season in Serie A.
    (ANSA).