Brazil’s defender Marcelo eyes a ball throughout a coaching session at Yug Sport Stadium, in Sochi, on July 4, 2018, throughout the Russia 2018 World Cup soccer match.
February 6, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Former Actual Madrid left-back Marcelo introduced his retirement from skilled soccer on Thursday after a trophy-laden profession.
The 36-year-old spent 16 years at Spanish giants Madrid, profitable six La Liga titles and 5 Champions League trophies.
“At 18, Actual Madrid got here knocking on my door and I arrived right here,” Marcelo stated in a video posted on social media. “Now, I can proudly say that I’m a real ‘Madrileno’.”
He additionally received the Copa del Rey twice and the Membership World Cup 4 instances throughout his time with Los Blancos, for whom he made 546 appearances, scoring 38 objectives.
Marcelo made 58 appearances for the Brazil nationwide workforce, taking part in on the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.
