The 29\u002Dyear\u002Dold Varane made his debut 10 years ago and played 93 times.
“Representing our magnificent country for a decade has been one of the greatest honors in my life. Every time I wore the blue jersey I felt an immense pride,” Varane wrote on his Instagram page. “The duty of giving everything, of playing with my heart and of winning every time I stepped onto the field. I’ve been thinking about this for a few months and I’ve decided it’s the right time for me to take my international retirement.
The sight of Zinedine Zidane scoring twice against Brazil, and France celebrating a 3-0 win, sparked his desire for the game. Last month, goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris quit the national team after a record 145 appearances. “I experienced a little bit of a similar situation to his,” Deschamps said. “I understand his point of view and respect his decision, even though it might seem a bit of a pity given all that he’s achieved with the national team.”Article content
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