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https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Raphael-varane-j-ai-abime-mon-corps/1458158
Original source (behind a pay wall)Raphael Varane has been speaking about his problems with concussions, in an interview with French newspaper L’Equipe.
He explains he has had to withdraw from matches for this very reason, commenting: “During a match, I performed a series of headers, and in the days that followed I felt abnormal fatigue as well as severe eye fatigue.
“I reported to the staff that I was not fit to play and they strongly recommended that I not play. I took a test from a doctor, the results of which were passed on to the staff and I did not play the following match.
“But if I hadn’t asked to take these tests, I probably would have been lined up a few days later and, to be honest, I felt bad that I didn’t play the next game because of a migraine.”
Varane takes his health seriously and has the view that he could suffer long-term effects due to his playing style.
He said: “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.”
https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Raphael-varane-j-ai-abime-mon-corps/1458158