Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has retired from football, the 36-year-old announced on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has penned a heartfelt message to Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior after the Brazilian announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.

Former Brazil star Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The defender, who won 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues, in 546 appearances during his 16-year stay with Real Madrid, has decided to call it a day after returning to first club Fluminense, who have renamed their academy stadium in his honour.

Despite rumours over a potential return to Europe, Marcelo has opted to call time on his glittering career, which included playing in some of Real Madrid's greatest-ever teams. The 36-year-old has spoken about his pride at wearing the famous white shirt of Los Blancos and revealed the one teammate he could never stop in training.

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.

Real Madrid icon Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football with immediate effect, at the age of 36. The left-back, who was paraded at the Santiago Bernabeu prior to

Real Madrid legend Marcelo is thinking about returning to the club one day, as he revealed when sharing his retirement plans on Spanish television.

Last week, the Real Madrid and Brazil icon decided to hang up his boots at the age of 36. In an emotional video announcing his retirement, Marcelo expressed gratitude for his time in the game. Five days after bringing the curtains down on his illustrious professional career,