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,

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