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HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - The Untold Story

Raphael Varane Retires From Professional Soccer at 31

The ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United defender suffered a knee injury for Como leading to the announcement.

Sports Illustrated

France’s former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane quits football

The 2018 World Cup winner has struggled with a serious knee injury he suffered after joining Italian club Como.

Al Jazeera

Raphael Varane announces retirement from football at age of 31

The centre-back suffered a knee injury on his debut for Italian club Como after leaving Manchester United in the summer

The Independent UK

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Raphael Varane retires: Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender calls time on playing career

One of the most decorated defenders in the game

Evening Standard

Raphaël Varane, former Real Madrid and France defender, retires aged 31

Raphaël Varane has announced his retirement from football aged 31 after suffering a knee injury at Como

The Guardian - UK

De Rossi running out of time at Roma and risks becoming new Mourinho

Manager’s red card reminiscent of predecessor and after winless start to season some are asking if he is an upgrade

The Guardian - UK

Milan stumble again as cooling break turns up the heat on Paulo Fonseca

There were signs of disharmony even after Rafael Leão’s equaliser against Lazio as Milan extended their winless start

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Juve And Motta Ready To Show Serie A Credentials Against Downbeat Roma

Juventus host struggling Roma on Sunday with their tails up and ready to show the rest of Serie A that under Thiago Motta Italy's Old Lady is fit for a league title tilt.

International Business Times

Juventus coach Thiago Motta off to a perfect start with dominating win against Como, Atalanta thrash Lecce

Samuel Mbangula, a young talent who unexpectedly started on the left wing, and Timothy Weah scored remarkable goals in the first half, setting the stage for Juventus's dominant performance against newly-promoted Como.

The Times of India

Juve Give Motta Perfect Start Against Como As Atalanta Thrash Lecce

Juventus made light work of Como on Monday with a 3-0 win on Thiago Motta's Serie A debut with the Turin giants, while Atalanta brushed aside transfer upheaval with a 4-0 thumping of Lecce.

International Business Times

Antonio Conte can make few promises as Napoli reign begins with bad defeat

If the four-time Scudetto winner was supposed to cure Napoli’s ills, a 3-0 defeat to Verona soon nixed that idea

The Guardian - UK

Juventus Manager Thiago Motta Optimistic About Weston Mckennie's Return

Juventus faces challenges in Serie A with a depleted squad, seeking reinforcements under new manager Thiago Motta. Motta emphasizes performance and results...

Top News

Inter stay strong above Serie A chaos with 14 new managers below them

The managerial mix-up in Italy poses questions but with Simone Inzaghi staying put, Inter are still the team to beat

The Guardian - UK

Cesc Fabregas takes new role at Como as Dennis Wise departs with surprise parting shot

Cesc Fabregas is a part owner of the Italian club along with for Arsenal team mate Thierry Henry

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Offspring of Emile Heskey and Danny Mills remind us time waits for nobody

In today’s Football Daily: Rocky Flintoff, Jordan Belfort and a vexed Ruud van Nistelrooy

The Independent UK

Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane signs two-year deal with Como

The 31-year-old won the World Cup with France in 2018.

The Independent UK

South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player's alleged racist remark sparks outrage

The Korean Football Association has filed a complaint with FIFA over an alleged racist remark toward Wolverhampton’s Hwang Hee-chan during a recent preseason match against an Italian team in Spain and urged for stronger anti-racism measures

The Independent UK

Como claim alleged racist abuse of Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan ‘blown out of proportion’

The Italian club claim their player compared the South Korea forward to the martial arts stuntman Jackie Chan, who is from Hong Kong

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Como defend ‘Jackie Chan’ comment after Wolves complain of racism in friendly

Como have said one of their players compared Hwang Hee-chan to the martial arts stuntman Jackie Chan and criticised thee reaction of some Wolves players

Top News

Transfer Talk: Varane Agrees To Join Como On Free Transfer

Stay updated on the latest European football transfer news. Varane to Como, Barcelona eyes Olmo, Diaby to Al Ittihad, and more.

The Independent UK

Osian Roberts rules himself out of contention for Wales job and sticks with Como

The 58-year-old has helped guide the Italian club into Serie A.

FourFourTwo

Manchester United defender set for Serie A switch as new interest emerges: report

Erik ten Hag is set to lose one of his most experienced options in central defence this summer

FourFourTwo

On The Ground: Como 2-1 Venezia – a Serie B six-pointer of biblical proportions

Como were in Italy’s fourth tier as recently as 2019, but Dennis Wise and Cesc Fabregas have helped them to the verge of Serie A this term – FFT headed to the picturesque location to witness a key promotion fixture

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