Former Real Madrid’s left-back Marcelo He announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after a career that won the trophy. The 36-year-old spent 16 years with Spanish giants Madrid, winning six LA La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies. “At 18, Real Madrid came knocking on my door and arrived here,” Marcelo said in a video posted on social media. “Now I can proudly say that I am the real ‘Madrileno’. What a journey. Real Madrid is a unique club. ”
Marcelo enjoyed a strong relationship with him. Cristiano Ronaldolifting up the four-man Champion League with five Ballon d’Or winners.
The pair scored in their final victory over Atletico Madrid in 2014.
“What an incredible career my brother! We’ve lived together so many times. It’s been a great success, victory, and an unforgettable moment.” Ronaldo I said in an Instagram post.
“I’m more of a life partner than a teammate.”
Marcelo also won the Copa del Rey twice and won the Club World Cup four times with the Los Blancos.
“He was one of the biggest left-backs in Real Madrid and world football history, and we were able to see him for a long time,” Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said in a statement. I did.
“He is one of our biggest legends and Real Madrid will always be his home.”
Marcelo was an unused replacement for his compatriot 2022 Champions League final Vinicius Junior scored his only goal against Liverpool.
“I appreciate your advice on your responsibilities, the time spent on your side,” Vinicius said on social media.
“We won on the field and we’re friends who left it.”
Marcelo has made 58 appearances for the Brazilian national team, playing in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, winning the 2013 Confederations Cup.
He was part of a team that won silver medals at the 2012 Olympics and Bronze in Beijing in 2008.
“The youth category has also been playing for my country after gaining great honor,” he said.
“In my memory, I always cherish two Olympic medals and the Confederation Cup.”
Marcelo began his career at Club Fulminence in Brazil before actually leaving.
When he finally left the Santiago Bernabeu, he joined the Greek club Olympiacos, but ended his contract just five months later to rejoin Fulminence.
Marcelo helped his home team win Coparibatadores for the first time in a victory over the Boca Juniors in the 2023 final.
He left the club in mutual agreement last November and has not played since.
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