Ex-Man United star dons undercover disguise to observe high-profile match and fools followers till after the sport

A former Manchester United star went undercover to cover their look whereas attending a weekend match involving one among his earlier groups.

Doing routine actions resembling going to a soccer match could be a tough activity for retired gamers who know they are going to be requested for signatures and photographs wherever they go.

Their recognition can typically be a double-edged sword and plenty of gamers will both select to cover their id or don undercover disguises when out in mass public gatherings.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer not too long ago went incognito carrying a balaclava and hood to attend the Christmas Winter Wonderland in London alongside his companion.

Now a former opponent of his has been noticed doing the identical whereas attending a cup conflict in his house nation of France over the weekend.

Raphael Varane departed Man United in the summertime after not being handed a contract extension and finally ended up retiring upon struggling a long-term harm for brand spanking new membership Como.

The 31-year-old has evidently been having fun with his down time through the festive interval and was in attendance to observe his boyhood membership, Lens, tackle PSG within the French Cup on Sunday.

A tough encounter finally ended with PSG successful on penalties a lot to the dismay of Varane whereas he joined 1000’s of followers in the principle stand on the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Varane first broke by way of into the Lens first-team as a gifted teenager however solely went on to make 24 senior appearances earlier than being snapped up by Actual Madrid.

It was in Madrid the place he turned one of many world’s greatest defenders alongside Sergio Ramos and went on to win 4 Champions League titles and the World Cup with France alongside a number of different main honours.

Now he has returned to his childhood routes with Lens sharing snaps of Varane going undercover at their match.

Sporting a Lens membership scarf wrapped round half of his face and an orange beanie hat, the previous defender’s id remained well-hidden all through the match.

Varane later confirmed his presence by reposting an replace from the membership on X that said: ‘Full throttle into the mass. As a baby and a Racing fan, Varane was again together with his personal throughout #RCLPSG. 

‘Current on the coronary heart of the Lens kop at Bollaert-Delelis, the previous participant gave his voice to encourage the Blood and Gold!’

His time in England ended with the Frenchman taking part in a pivotal half in final season’s FA Cup closing when United received the enduring title by beating rivals Man Metropolis 2-1 within the closing.