Cristiano Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Raphael Varane After French Defender Announces Retirement from Professional Football, Congratulates Ex-Real Madrid Teammate on His 'Great Career'

The French defender famously played for Real Madrid as well as Manchester United and had joined Italian side Como in the summer of 2024. Raphael Varane also won the FIFA World Cup in 2018, which was held in Russia.

Raphael Varane (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo (right) (Photo credit: Instagram @raphaelvarane and @cristiano)

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Raphael Varane after the latter announced his retirement from professional football. In an emotional Instagram post, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender made this announcement. Cristiano Ronaldo, who played with Raphael Varane at Real Madrid, took to his Instagram post and wrote, "A great career and a football legend! Congratulation for everything brother hope to see you soon." The French defender called it quits on his career at age 31 after suffering from a knee injury which he sustained in his first match for Serie A side Como. Ex-Manchester United, Real Madrid Defender Raphael Varane Retires From Football.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts to Raphael Varane's Retirement

Ronaldo's Comment on Raphael Varane's Instagram Post

Cristiano Ronaldo's comment on Raphael Varane's Instagram post

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