Raphaël Varane, former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender, retires from football at 31 due to a knee injury sustained during his debut for Como in a Coppa Italia match. Over a decade-long illustrious career, Varane won numerous titles, including the World Cup with France in 2018. He thanked clubs and national team, promising to maintain high standards off the field.
Real Madrid begins their UEFA Champions League title defense against Stuttgart on September 17 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET and will be live-streamed on Paramount+ in the USA. Both teams have set out strong, with Real Madrid being heavy favorites to win. Find out how to watch, the latest team news, predictions, and more.
Toni Kroos, star midfielder for Real Madrid and Germany, has announced his retirement from professional soccer following Euro 2024. He boasts a decade-long career with Real Madrid, winning 22 titles, including four Champions League victories. He also won the World Cup with Germany in 2014. Kroos will participate in Euro 2024 before retiring, marking the end of a remarkable career.