Commiserations to Raphael Varane, who finished as a runner-up in the World Cup final.
Despite coming from behind three times, Les Bleus were not able to oversee back-to-back winning campaigns as world champions.
It took regular time, injury time, extra time and a penalty shootout to separate France and Argentina tonight, with Argentina ultimately being crowned as world champions.
Varane started six out of the seven matches played and was outstanding defensively for his side, especially after recovering from the injury sustained in October against Chelsea.
Reds’ return to action
The Frenchman will return to Old Trafford with a silver medal, whilst his centre-back partner Lisandro Martinez is a world champion. After France’s winning campaign in 2018, United now have two World Cup winners in defence.
All the Reds, including those who exited the tournament earlier, have made themselves, the club and United fans proud. The return of club action is right around the corner, bring it on!
