Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a video posted to social media on Thursday. The left-back enjoyed one of football's most successful careers in terms of trophy hauls,

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

One of the greatest players to ever wear the Real Madrid shirt announced his retirement from soccer earlier today. Brazilian left-back Marcelo played for Los Bl