Brazilian Football Icon Marcelo Retires After Illustrious Career

The former Real Madrid star, who won 25 titles with the club, announced his retirement at age 36, marking the end of a storied journey in football.

Marcelo spent 15 years at Real Madrid, winning 25 titles, including five UEFA Champions League trophies and six La Liga championships.
The 36-year-old left-back also represented Brazil in two FIFA World Cups (2014 and 2018) and earned 58 caps, scoring six goals for the national team.
Marcelo concluded his career with Fluminense, his boyhood club, where he won the 2023 Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition.
Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez praised Marcelo as one of the greatest left-backs in football history and a club legend whose legacy will endure.
In his retirement announcement, Marcelo expressed gratitude for his journey and stated his intention to remain connected to football in the future.