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Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Retires Aged 36 (16458 Views)

Leobankx(m): 4:52pm On Feb 06

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 ed 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 a true Madrileno," Marcelo said in a video on his social media.

"Sixteen seasons, 25 titles, five Champions Leagues, one of the captains and so many magical nights at the Bernabeu. What a journey!

"My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football. Thank you for everything."

Marcelo was named club captain in 2021, becoming the first non-Spaniard to be given the armband at the club in 117 years.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said: "Marcelo is one of the greatest left-backs in the history of Real Madrid and world football, and we have had the privilege of enjoying him for a long time.

"He is one of our greatest legends and Real Madrid is and will always be his home."

He left Madrid at the end of the 2021-22 season to Greek side Olympiacos, but terminated his deal just five months after ing.

Marcelo re-ed boyhood club Fluminense in 2023 and spent two seasons back at the club, making 68 appearances.

The full-back left by mutual consent last November, following a public falling out with manager Mano Menezes.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdjdp337px1o

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MufasaLion: 4:56pm On Feb 06

I just hope he's invested all through the years.

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CoronaVirusPro: 5:02pm On Feb 06

How time flys.

I when he started his career at Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt.

Great player!

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Olachase(m): 5:14pm On Feb 06

Remind me of one Olosho for my area

She don retire but still day fire grin

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madridguy(m): 5:14pm On Feb 06

He is fulfilled. His achievement Arsenal FC own grin

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Emodeee: 5:14pm On Feb 06

The combination of Marcelo and C.Ronaldo🙂. All the best.

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kingthreat(m): 5:15pm On Feb 06

He came, he saw, he conquered.
Goodluck in later years Marcelo

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Creamypie(m): 5:15pm On Feb 06

Marcelo isn't 36 years. They should lie with sense. Na eba them dey eat like us

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TechCapon(m): 5:15pm On Feb 06

That guy is well over 40.
South Americans are just like Africans. It's easy to false age grin

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omoredia: 5:16pm On Feb 06

All these years and just 36?

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Neimarjr: 5:16pm On Feb 06

tiswell(m): 5:17pm On Feb 06

Rest well, legend 👍🙏

You made us happy

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occfx: 5:17pm On Feb 06

Leobankx:
Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdjdp337px1o

Growing old is one of the weaknesses of a man. You can't just help it... Wether you want it or not... The time keeps ticking.

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ogaemma: 5:18pm On Feb 06

He has paid his dues.
I wish him to enjoy his retirement and Stay Safe ⚠️.

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Angelfrost(m): 5:18pm On Feb 06

The dusk of another Defensive Legend...!

Marcelo was the Left Back that made other left backs look back all the time. grin

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wiseone28: 5:19pm On Feb 06

Thank God my blurry eyes read dies but after i checked well it was retires

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Sonofgod1990(m): 5:19pm On Feb 06

5 people should drop for 10k each. Tomorrow is my birthday

bewisemasses: 5:19pm On Feb 06

Loved this guy to pieces in his Madrid prime. His combo with sergio Ramos Pepe and C.
Ronaldo. Was top notch

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BrutusOj(m): 5:19pm On Feb 06

In two months time now he will become fat like our politicians. Ronaldo deserves a special accolade for being fully active at 40.

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OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 5:20pm On Feb 06

No world cup.

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fredoooooo: 5:21pm On Feb 06

Baller.... Enjoy your retirement..

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Bahamas95(m): 5:21pm On Feb 06

Legend!

Marcelo na agba baller, always a delight to watch. Even rival fans can't hate him.

Olachase:
Remind me of one Olosho for my area

She don retire but still day fire

Olosho nor dey retire, I confirm am few years ago when one woman wey senior my mama dey chyke me.

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wiseone28: 5:22pm On Feb 06

Sonofgod1990:
5 people should drop for 10k each. Tomorrow is my birthday

behave

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Booty4ker(m): 5:22pm On Feb 06

Legend baba

But you should be around 45yrs Marcelo
There's no way Ronaldo is older than you😁

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4tomandchi: 5:22pm On Feb 06

dynicks(m): 5:22pm On Feb 06

Really baller!...

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RevenuesBoost(f): 5:23pm On Feb 06

Wow

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Tapout(m): 5:23pm On Feb 06

CoronaVirusPro:
How time flys.

I when he started his career at Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt.

Great player!

Who be this werey! 😅😅

Marcelo....LB,LM LWM and LW. King of the left wing in morden day football. Thanks for your service!!!

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D00msDay(m): 5:24pm On Feb 06

BrutusOj:
In two months time now he will become fat like our politicians. Ronaldo deserves a special accolade for being fully active at 40.

Have u seen Torres?

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