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Marcelo retires from football at the age of 36

Marcelo retires from football at the age of 36

Marcelo announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 36.

"My journey as a player ends here, but I still have a lot to give to football. Thank you for everything," the Brazilian said in a video on X.

A defender who excelled in attack, Marcelo had one of the most trophy-laden careers in football history thanks to his time at Madrid from 2007-22 and his return to Brazilian boyhood club Fluminense during 2023-24.

He also played for Brazil at the World Cup in 2014 and '18, and won Olympic medals in 2008 (bronze) and 2012 (silver).

In 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.

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