The French defender announced his retirement from football at the age of 31
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00:00I think Rafa, he achieved everything in international football, club-wise, but also with his nation.
00:09I think it's incredible what he achieved.
00:30Barhain has everything you need to be a good defender.
00:43He's got quality, he's got speed, he's got a tactical mind.
00:52It means he positions himself well defensively.
01:00Even when he arrived 18 years ago, he showed his ability, his desire to succeed and to show what he can do.
01:25That's what he's been doing all these years.
01:27He's won a lot of things, but beyond that, he's always shown his ability to be a leader.
01:55He's so composed on the ball and he's so experienced.
02:01Nothing faces him, and he was good in the dressing room before.
02:26Fran isn't in the squad, so he will be out shortly until the World Cup.
02:35For every player, it's not just about age.
02:50It's about everyone's situation, whether it's professional, physical or family.
02:56It's about everyone's situation, whether it's professional, physical or family.
03:02I have to accept that.
03:26I have to accept that.