Updated 6 February 2025 at 18:47 IST
Brazil And Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Announces Retirement From Professional Football
Football star Marcelo has announced his retirement from professional football.
Football great and a legend of Real Madrid and Brazilian football, Marcelo has announced his retirement from professional football. Marcelo is considered as one of the best left backs to have graced the football pitch. He is most remembered for his time at Real Madrid where he won several UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles. He has also scored several important goals for both club and country. He also won the Copa Libertadores in 2023.
Marcelo had left Real Madrid in 2022 and from there he moved to Greek club Olympiacos. Following a stint in Greece, Marcelo returned to his boyhood club Fluminense.
Marcelo Announces Retirement From Professional Football
Marcelo, the former Real Madrid and Brazil left back, announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 36.
In a video on X, Marcelo said: “My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football. Thank you for everything.”
An attacking left back, Marcelo had one of the most trophy-filled careers in soccer history thanks to his time at Madrid from 2007-22 and his return to boyhood Brazilian club Fluminense across 2023-24.
At Madrid, he won the Champions League five times, the Spanish league six times and 25 titles in total.
“Marcelo is part of the history of Real Madrid and is one of the great legends of our club and of world football,” Madrid said.
After a brief spell with Olympiakos in Greece, Marcelo moved to Fluminense — where he started his career — and won the Copa Libertadores.
Marcelo played for Brazil at the World Cup in 2014 and ’18, and won Olympic medals in 2008 (bronze) and 2012 (silver).
Marcelo also enjoyed an amazing on-field partnership with five time Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo during their time at Real Madrid.
Published By : Arihant Rai
Published On: 6 February 2025 at 18:47 IST