Money Is Killing The Sport: Marcelo And Ronaldo Bromance

By Antonney Oduor

‘When Marcelo realized that Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving, he was disappointed, he was shocked! He cried for hours because he was mourning Ronaldo’s departure’ this quote from Clarice Alves Marcelo’s Partner is painful to listen to, heartbreaking. This shows how strong the bromance was between the Brazilian and the Portuguese star. They were basically brothers.

‘We were devastated when Cristiano Ronaldo left for Turin this summer because we were so attached to his little family! I also know his mother personally and Georgina is an incredible woman.  My son is also a good friend of Cristiano’s son! My children also miss Cristiano’s family.’ Clarice Alves

It’s true Ronaldo’s departure had a big impact on Marcelo, the Brazilian had endured a nightmare season because of his mental state.

‘ I used to spend my whole day with Cristiano and Kiko by my side. Now I have no one. Just Gareth Bale who only speaks English.’

In watching Cristiano leave Madrid, Marcelo lost more than just a friend he lost a part of himself. Lots of people think that May 26^th, 2018 must be Marcelo’s happiest moment. His victory in the champions league was so impressive but in reality, that evening was hard to cope with for the defender.

‘We were warming up for the final against Liverpool. And all-over sudden Cristiano said to me, ‘Bro, am leaving during the next transfer window.’Marcelo

A hammer blow for a player who had so much admiration for Ronaldo and you think things got to a rocky start between the two. In 2008, Marcelo and Ronaldo barely knew each other, during a game between Portugal and Brazil, the two players got into a fierce argument on the pitch. Ronaldo basically strangled Marcelo but the past is the past. The two bros found themselves playing in the same team in Madrid and from that moment everything changed.

Some say football is rattled into the corner. That money is killing the sport but the bromance between Marcelo and Cristiano proves that football is magical. And the 600 miles between Turin and Madrid won’t change that. The Brazilian and the Portuguese haven’t forgotten each other. The proof is CR7 tries to convince his friend to join Juventus every day. How great would have been if they reunited again?