Real Madrid needed a big room for Marcelo바카라s farewell ceremony on Monday. (More Football News)
It had to fit all 25 trophies he won with the club, the most ever by a Madrid player.
The left-back officially bid farewell to Madrid after 16 seasons with the Spanish club, breaking down in tears and having a hard time speaking.
Marcelo had to pause when he started talking about RaĂșl GonzĂĄlez, one of the past and current players attending the ceremony at Madrid바카라s headquarters, recounting how the former striker set an example for him as a player and a person.
바카라I have to thank RaĂșl, who is sitting right here,바카라 Marcelo said. 바카라You helped me a lot when I first arrived. I won바카라t forget how you gave us a gift and a lot of advice when my son Enzo was born. You were always very caring, you and your family, and I바카라ll never forget that. I always tried to follow your example.바카라
The 34-year-old Marcelo ended his era with Madrid by lifting his fifth Champions League title with the club last month. He also helped Madrid win six Spanish league trophies, four Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, two Copa del Reys and five Spanish Super Cups. With Brazil, he won a Confederations Cup and two Olympic medals.
바카라When I left Brazil I set my sights on playing for a big European team and I signed for Madrid at the age of 18,바카라 Marcelo said. 바카라It바카라s been a tremendous adventure. I thought I could reach the top and today I walk out of here as the player with the most trophies in the history of the best club in the world.바카라
Club president Florentino PĂ©rez presented Marcelo with the Real Madrid gold and diamond insignia and said the club will always be his home.
바카라We madridistas are indebted to you for dedicating your heart and soul to every game, for that Brazilian talent and quality that have made you a unique player, for the way you are on the pitch and also in life,바카라 PĂ©rez said. 바카라Your creativity and your happiness were always crucial for the team in achieving all its great success.바카라
Marcelo lost his spot as a starter this season and didn바카라t play often under coach Carlo Ancelotti, who was also among those attending the ceremony.
Marcelo has said he plans to play another couple of years before retiring, then wants to somehow remain involved with Madrid.
바카라This is a day for joy, not sadness,바카라 he said. 바카라I arrived as a boy and I바카라m leaving as a man.바카라
