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.

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.