Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says concussions have damaged his body as he stressed the importance of creating more awareness among players around the dangers of heading.The former France international said he had suffered a concussion a few days before Les Bleus’ 1-0 defeat to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. He revealed the same happened at his former club, Real Madrid, when it lost to Manchester City in the last-16 second leg of the 2020 Champions League.🚨🚨🎙️| Raphaël Varane: “My seven-year-old son plays football, and I advise him not to head the ball.” “Even if it does not cause immediate trauma, we know that in the long term, repeated shocks are likely to have harmful effects.” “I don’t know if I will live to be 100, but… pic.twitter.com/6zWPqNbixT— centredevils. (@centredevils) April 2, 2024 The 30-year-old retired from international football after a 10-year career with Les Bleus, during which he won the World Cup in 2018 and was a runner-up four years later.”My seven-year-old son plays football and I advise him not to head the ball. For me, that’s essential,” Varane told French L’Equipe.”Even if it doesn’t cause any immediate trauma, we know that in the long term, repeated shocks can have harmful effects.”Personally, I don’t know if I’ll live to be 100, but I do know that I’ve damaged my body. The dangers of headers need to be taught on all amateur football pitches and to young people.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8002281##Varane added that he missed a few games for United this season due to symptoms of concussion.”No matter how much the player says he wants to play, the medical staff have to veto it, because it puts players’ lives at risk,” Varane said.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 31Tuesday21:30: (2.00) Newcastle (3.50) Everton (3.70)21:30: (2.65) Nott.Forest (3.40) Fulham (2.80)21:45: (2.70) Burnley (3.35) Wolverhampton (2.80)21:45: (2.00) Bournemouth (3.60) Crystal Palace (4.00)22:15: (3.35) West Ham (3.60) Tottenham (2.10)Wednesday21:30: (2.50) Brentford (3.60) Brighton (2.90)21:30: (1.12) Arsenal (10.0) Luton (16.0)22:15: (1.30) Man.City (5.80) Aston Villa (9.00)Thursday21:30: (1.10) Liverpool (11.0) Sheffield Utd (18.0)22:15: (2.10) Chelsea (3.70) Man.Utd. (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
