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.

Cristiano Ronaldo paid an emotional tribute to Marcelo, recalling their iconic Real Madrid partnership as the legendary left-back retired at 36 after winning 25 trophies, including five Champions League titles,

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated heartfelt words to his former teammate and close friend Marcelo Vieira, who announced his retirement from professional football this Thursday at the age of 36.