After 17 seasons, post-Messi era begins in Spanish league
The Spanish league season begins this weekend and it will be unlike any other in the last 17 yearsAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RAPHAEL VARANE DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Unlikely for opener Varane is isolating and still has to get his team medical before training with Man United, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Impact It doesn't seem like Varane will be an option for the opener, as his process is taking a little longer than planned. He'll hopefully get to training this week and if all goes well, he'll be an option to start Aug. 22 at Southampton.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'A new chapter begins' - Varane bids farewell to Real Madrid as Ramos predicts 'exciting' Man Utd future ' Goal.com Raphael Varane has bid an emotional farewell to Real Madrid as he prepares to link up with Manchester United
JULY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM
'The club shows ambition' - Solskjaer hails Manchester United statement sent by Varane and Sancho signings ' Goal.com Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he couldn’t have asked for any more from the Manchester United board after they agreed the signings of Raphael Var...
JULY 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Real Madrid defender Alaba tests positive for COVID-19
Real Madrid defender David Alaba has tested positive for the coronavirusJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raphael Varane to Manchester United: the deal that even surprised the club and what to expect for the player and his team-mates Manchester United are signing an experienced, elite defender in Varane. Here is how they got him and why Real Madrid are letting him go
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Manchester United announces the Raphael Varane transfer There will be no last-minute hold-ups here for Manchester United and their pursuit of star center back Raphael Varane. United and Real Madri...
JULY 28, 2021 • 12UP.COM
Man United to sign defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid
Manchester United has announced an agreement to sign center-back Raphael Varane from Real MadridJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Agrees to join Man United Varane has reached an agreement to join Manchester United from Real Madrid, subject to a medical and player terms being finalized.
Impact Varane is a huge addition to the Man United back line after serving as a regular for Real Madrid since 2015. He'll likely play alongside Harry Maguire, meaning Victor Lindelof will now be in more of a bench role in league play. Given this addition, someone else could be on the way out for the Red Devils, as Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe could see even less time on the pitch.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ferdinand asks 'the real question' of Varane ahead of £41m Man Utd transfer ' Goal.com Rio Ferdinand has been asking "the real question" of Raphael Varane ahead of his £41 million ($57m) move to Manchester United, with a World Cup-winning defender warned that the Pre...
JULY 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Raphael Varane to Manchester United is a done deal The news that Manchester United fans were hoping for is officially in. That's because Fabrizio Romano has dropped his famous 'here we go' an...
JULY 26, 2021 • 12UP.COM
Man Utd and Real Madrid agree Varane transfer ' Goal.com Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, Goal understands.
JULY 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Alaba eager to play alongside Man Utd-linked Varane after completing Real Madrid move ' Goal.com David Alaba has revealed that he is eager to play alongside Manchester United-linked centre-back Raphael Varane after completing his long-awaited switch to Real Madrid.
JULY 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Manchester United hoping to sign Raphael Varane Could even more big transfer news be on the way for Manchester United? The Old Trafford side has already landed Jadon Sancho this summer, bu...
JULY 13, 2021 • 12UP.COM
Concedes two in draw to Portugal Varane had one chance created, three clearances and 79 passes completed in Wednesday's 2-2 draw to Portugal.
Impact Varane remains a bit limited statistically, especially offensively. His 14 clearances are the only consistent category while merely keeping one clean sheet in the three matches thus far. In the Round of 16 France will take on Switzerland, who have scored four goals thus far but made little impact versus Italy - their only serious opponent in the group stages.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid's desire to secure Mbappe could help Manchester United sign Raphael Varane Real Madrid need to raise funds to sign PSG star striker Mbappe next year, which could pave the way for Varane to move to Manchester United
JUNE 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020
France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournamentJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Lewandowski gives Poland 1-1 draw against Spain
Robert Lewandowski helped keep Poland alive at the European Championship by scoring a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 draw with SpainJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benzema's return speeds up France's attack at Euro 2020
Karim Benzema’s return speeds up France’s attack and has taken some pressure off the defenseJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sergio Ramos bids farewell to Madrid, says he wanted to stay
An emotional Sergio Ramos has said goodbye to Real MadridJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars for clean sheet in opener Varane had a clean sheet, three aerials won, two interceptions, two blocked shots and nine clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Germany.
Impact Varane and the France back line are off to an excellent start with a terrific performance and a huge clean sheet in the opener. The center-back was an absolute rock in the back and was arguably the best among the defenders providing a massive haul in peripheral stats as well. Things could get even better for him next match against the inferior Hungary.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EURO 2020: Benzema and Mbappe could light up France's attack
The benefit of ending a long feud with Karim Benzema is that France coach Didier Deschamps will start the European Championship with arguably the tournament’s strongest attackJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zidane quits again as Madrid coach after winless season
Zinedine Zidane is again stepping down as Real Madrid coachMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available Saturday Varane (hip) made the squad list for Saturday's match against Villarreal.
Impact Varane returned to training alongside Sergio Ramos earlier in the week and both are available for the title-decider against the Yellow Submarines. After missing the last four matches, Varane will face a tough challenge against Gerard Moreno, who heads into the final game of the season with the second-most goals in La Liga.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Varane (hip) participated in Wednesday's training session with his teammates.
Impact Varane has missed each of the last four matches with a hip issue and is now on track to participate in the season finale against Villarreal with a chance to claim the league title. Though he's often considered to be more talented than Eder Militao, there's something to be said for chemistry that Militao has with Nacho and that may limit Varane's chances of starting.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
