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,

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers in history, turns 40 today. He is still playing, still scoring goals and has not displayed even the slightest hint of wanting to retire. To mark the occasion, The Athletic has come up with 40 stats, facts and pieces of trivia about the Portuguese forward and his remarkable career.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 40th birthday on Wednesday with no signs of slowing down his majestic career.

Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t short when it comes to the old goal catalogue. Football’s greatest goalscorer has shattered records during a career that has spanned more than two decades.Ronaldo