QPR’s Jonathan Varane: ‘Football is a big part of my life, but it’s not everything’

Guardian Sport

by Ed Aarons

March 5, 2026

Midfielder tapped into history while frustrated by injury but hopes to help a young side rediscover promising form Jonathan Varane’s 2026 didn’t get off to the best start. Four days into the new year, the QPR midfielder sprained a knee during a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday and was a frustrated spectator for more than a month. Varane had been desperate to play his part, with QPR hoping to push for the playoffs, but the 24-year-old took the opportunity to indulge in two of his other passions: reading and history. That included a trip with his teammate Paul Nardi to the British Museum, where the ancient Egyptian artefacts proved of particular fascination. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/5/2026