Former left defender “Real Madrid” Marcelo He announced his retirement in professional football on Thursday after a rich trophy career. The 36-year-old football player spent 16 years in the Spanish giants Madrid, winning six La Liga titles and five champion trophies. “At the age of 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I arrived here,” Marcelo said in a video posted on social networks. “Now I can proudly say that I am a real Madrilino. What a journey. Real Madrid is a unique club. “
Marcelo enjoyed a strong relationship with Cristiano RonaldoRaising four champions leagues with a five -time winner Ballon d’Oor.
The couple scored in the final victory of 2014 over Atletico Madrid, when Real finished the 12-year expectation of his 10th Cup of Europe.
“My brother, what an incredible career! We lived a lot together, these were years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments, ” – Ronaldo He said in the post on Instagram.
“More than a teammate, a partner for life.”
Marcelo also won Copa del Rey twice and the World Cup for his time with a los -blincosa, for which he made 546 matches, scoring 38 goals.
“One of the greatest left-wing defenders in the history of Real and World Football, and we had the honor to watch him for a long time,” said Real President Florentino Perez.
“He is one of our greatest legends, and Real Madrid will always be his home.”
Marcelo was an unused replacement in the Champions League final of 2022, when his compatriot Vinitia The youngest scored the only goal against Liverpool.
“Thanks for your advice for your reprimands for the time next to you,” Vinitius said on social networks.
“We won the field, and we are friends from him.”
Marcelo made 58 matches for the Brazilian national team, playing at the 2014 and 2018 World Cup and winning the 2013 Confederations Cup.
He was part of the teams that won the silver medal at the 2012 Olympics and bronze in Beijing in 2008.
“A game for my country since youth categories has also been a great honor,” he said.
“In my memory, I will always cherish two Olympic medals and a cup of confederations.”
Marcelo began his career at the Fluminense Brazilian club before leaving for the present.
When he finally left Santiago Bernabeu, he joined the Greek club Olympiacos, but fired his contract in just five months to reunite with fluinance.
Marcelo helped his home team for the first time to win Copa Libertadores with the victory over Boca Juniors in the 2023 finals.
He left the club by mutual agreement in November last year and has not played since then.
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