Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo announced his retirement from football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five Champions League triumphs. Marcelo,

Marcelo released a video confirming his decision. The former Real captain declared: "My love for soccer comes for my grandfather. "He wanted me to be a professional footballer and did everything possible to get it. At 18 years old Real Madrid knocked on my door and I came here. I can already say that I am one more from Madrid.

Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after a trophy-laden career."One of the greatest left-backs in Real Madrid and world football history,

Real Madrid honored Brazilian legend Marcelo following his announcement of retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The club expressed its "gratitude" for his career, which began at just 18 years old at the Bernabéu,

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

After coming through the ranks of Brazilian club Fluminense, Marcelo joined 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.

Real Madrid legend Marcelo has retired from professional football at the age of 37, the player announced on Thursday morning. Marcelo played at the club for 16 years, and was the foreign player with the third most appearances for the club,