Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo made honest words to his former Real Madrid colleague and his close friend Marcelo Vieira, who announced his football retirement – yesterday, Thursday – at the age of 36.
Thanks to social media, the Portuguese legend highlighted the strong relationship between him and Marcelo during their period of Real Madrid and the unforgettable moments they shared.
The Saudi star Al -Nasr wrote a tweet on the X platform in which he said: “My brother, what a wonderful step!
My brother, what an incredible career! We have lived a lot together, years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments. More than a teammate, a companion for my life. Thank you for everything, my friend. I wish all the best in this new stage of life. pic.twitter.com/8rjaqafdnk
– Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) February 6, 2025
More than a simple companion
The harmony between the Brazilian and the Portuguese was clear not only on the field, but also outside and spent 9 seasons together and won 4 titles in the Champions League (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018) and 3 titles In the World Cup clubs and 3 titles of the European Super Cup and two titles of the Spanish League and two titles of the King of Spain Cup and two titles of the Spanish Super Cup.
And the former Real Madrid star decided to spoil the curtain during a walk during which he won 30 club titles, including 25 in the colors of the Royal Club.
“My story as a player ends here, but I still have a lot to offer football. Thank you for everything,” said Marcelo in a video published on his accounts on social networks.
The Brazilian left back spent 16 seasons in Real Madrid and left an indelible footprint by winning 25 titles in 546 games. He also became the third foreign player in the greatest number of games with the club. His heritage extended to the Brazilian national team, where he participated in two Olympic sessions and won the Confederations Cup.
After a short period he spent at the Greek Olympiacos, Marcelo returned to the Brazilian Flumini and ended his career with a special achievement when he became the 14th player in history who won the Champions League And Cuba Libertadores, which strengthened its legendary position in the two continents.