Real Madrid legend Marcelo retires aged 36
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 25: Marcelo of Fluminense kicks the ball during the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2024 Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Atletico Mineiro and Fluminense at Arena MRV on September 25, 2024 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)
Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.The left-back, one of the most decorated players in history, played 58 times for Brazil.After coming through the ranks of Brazilian club Fluminense, Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of 18.
He won 25 pieces of major silverware in 15 years at the Bernabeu, including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles."At 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I arrived here. Now, I can proudly say that I am ...