Marcelo, a former defender for Real Madrid and Brazil, announced his retirement from the game, bringing the end to a glittering career that included five UEFA Champions League victories.
Marcelo, 36, played for Real from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles.
In the 2014 Champions League final, the defender scored, launching a ten-year reign of dominance for Real, which was followed by five more victories, in the long-awaited 10th European crown.
Marcelo was also part of the squad that won three Champions League titles in a row between the 2015-16 and 2017-18 seasons.
In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, he said, “My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give football.” “Thank you for everything”.
At the conclusion of his time with Real, Marcelo also led the team to two Copa del Rey titles, five Spanish Super Cup victories, four Club World Cup victories, and three European Super Cup victories.
One of the best left backs in Real Madrid and world football history, according to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in a statement.
Real Madrid is and will always be his home, according to one of our greatest legends.
Marcelo last played for Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense, where he first began his professional and youth career, where he won the 2023 Copa Libertadores before resigning on mutual consent in November.
He also won the Confederations Cup in 2013 and a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics and bronze in 2008, making 58 appearances for Brazil.
Source: Aljazeera
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