Marcelo announces retirement from football

Real Madrid legend Marcelo has announced his retirement from football after 20 years in the sport.

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00:00My love for football comes from my grandfather.

00:06He wanted me to become a professional footballer

00:09and he did everything he could to make it happen.

00:13When I was 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I came here.

00:18Now I can say that I'm a Real Madrid fan.

00:21Here, I can say that I'm a Real Madrid fan.

00:25Here, I can say that I'm a Real Madrid fan.

00:28Here, I can say that I'm a Real Madrid fan.

00:3216 seasons, 25 titles, 5 Champions League titles,

00:37one of the captains and so many magical nights at the Bernabeu.

00:42Madrid is a different club.

00:45Madrid is a different club.

00:47Madridismo is an inexplicable feeling.

00:50Playing with my country's jersey, from the lower divisions,

00:54has also been a great honour.

00:56In my memory, I have two Olympic medals and a Confederations Cup.

01:02Returning to Fluminense meant returning to the club what it gave me.

01:06Returning to Fluminense meant returning to the club what it gave me.

01:07Helping to win three titles, including the Copa Libertadores,

01:11and leaving a legacy for the youth at the Estadio Marcelo Vieira.

01:16My story as a player ends here.

01:19My story as a player ends here.

01:21But I still have a lot to give football.

01:24But I still have a lot to give football.

01:28Thank you for everything.