As tributes poured in from around the football world, Cristiano Ronaldo’s heartfelt message stood out, reflecting the deep friendship they built over nine seasons of shared glory at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Two of the most recognisable names in the recent history of La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Thursday sent messages of appreciation the way of Marcelo.This, of course, comes after the Brazilian

Brazilian defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from soccer, and former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to him with a heartfelt message. Former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back Marcelo announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a video posted to social media on Thursday.