Varane says that he advises his seven-year-old son not to head the ball when he plays.
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane believes his body has been “damaged” due to effects of continually heading the ball.The 30-year-old also revealed that he finished a World Cup last-16 game for France against Nigeria in 2014 on “autopilot” after suffering concussion.
“My seven-year-old son plays football, and I advise him not to head the ball. For me, that’s essential. Speaking about the Nigeria match, Varane added: “I finished the match, but I was in autopilot mode. The staff wondered if I was fit . I was weakened, but ultimately I played and rather well.“As footballers playing at the highest level, we are used to pain, we are a bit like soldiers, tough guys, symbols of physical strength, but these symptoms are almost invisible.
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