O ex-lateral Marcelocurrently 37 years old, confirmed that he will be present at the Spanish Kings League in the next season, which starts this Friday (10/17). The Fluminense and Real Madrid idol will have a dual role in the competition: In addition to commanding a new team as president, he will also take the field as an athlete.
Unlike other prominent names, such as Lamine Yamal, who will only serve as president, the Brazilian chose to accumulate both responsibilities in the Skull fcacting both as manager and player.
At Skull FC, Marcelo will be president alongside Spanish YouTuber Plex.
During the KL Spain program, Marcelo commented about his team and revealed that he will also be available to play some matches.
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Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football in February this year. He has been without a club since December 2024, when his termination with Fluminense was made official.
The trigger for the termination was a public disagreement between Marcelo and coach Mano Menezes in November 2024. The full-back was preparing to take the field against Grêmio, when he complained about the coach touching his arm, claiming that Mano wanted to “play mean” to the fans. The coach, in turn, limited himself to saying that he heard something he didn’t like. A day later, Fluminense announced that the athlete would have his contract terminated.
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Marcelo na Kings World Cup Nations?
By registering for the Kings League Spain, Marcelo is also eligible to compete in the Kings League World Cup, which will take place in January 2026, in Brazil.
The Brazilian team defends the title won in the first edition, in Italy, this year. In the first phase, Brazil will face Spain, Qatar and Peru.
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