Raphael Varane

Real Madrid concede three penalties, self-goal against Valencia to go behind Atletico in La Liga

This is the first time Madrid have conceded four goals since letting in five against Barcelona in October 2018 and puts the brakes on their recovery that had followed a rocky start to the season. 

published on : 9th November 2020

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez admits France deserved victory

France went through after goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann, after a mistake by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, secured victory.

published on : 6th July 2018

France beat Uruguay 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup semis

France became the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after an assured 2-0 win against Uruguay.

published on : 6th July 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: France 'achieved goal' after dire Denmark draw, insists Didier Deschamps

Deschamps made six changes to the starting XI that beat Peru 1-0 and his side happily played out a mutually beneficial stalemate with Denmark.

published on : 26th June 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Raphael Varane to captain France against Denmark

France defender Raphael Varane is to wear the captain's arm band during his national team's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Denmark, saying on Monday it was an honour to do so.

published on : 26th June 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Didier Deschamps says France won't offer Denmark any favours

Denmark require just a point to join France in the knockout stages, and could even pip Les Bleus to top spot in Group C with a victory.

published on : 26th June 2018

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane says his manager Zinedine Zidane is demigod for French football

The 24-year-old also confessed he had a bizarre experience playing under Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. 

published on : 17th November 2017