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.

Ronaldo, who was close to Marcelo when they were both at Real Madrid, celebrated the longtime friend and teammate's career on social media.

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