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Marcelo is one of Real Madrid's most decorated players and made 58 international appearances for Brazil Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has left Brazilian Serie A club Fluminense by mutual consent. Although the club confirmed the 36-year-old's departure on Saturday, it did not disclose why his contract has been terminated Marcelo had a disagreement with coach Mano Menezes during Friday's 2-2 draw with Gremio at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The full-back, who won 25 trophies in his 15-year spell with Spanish giants Real, was about to come on as a substitute when Menezes reacted to something Marcelo said and ordered him back to the bench. "I was going to put Marcelo in at that moment, but I heard something I didn’t like, so I changed my mind, " Menezes said in a post-match press conference, without giving further details. Marcelo came through the youth ranks at Fluminense and briefly played in the first team before earning a move to Real in January 2007. He rejoined his boyhood club in February 2023 following a brief stint with Greek side Olympiakos in 2022, and the stadium at Fluminense's training centre was renamed after Marcelo two months ago. "The institutional and emotional ties between Fluminense and Marcelo continue to be maintained, " read a club statement. , external "Fluminense thanks Marcelo and will continue, as always, to support his success in all his challenges. " Emotional Marcelo proud of Real Madrid 'legacy' Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Livingstone's ton powers England past West Indies Bournemouth end Man City run with historic win All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale Preview the thrilling final chapter Your first look at Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis in the acclaimed Tudor epic's conclusion The inside story of the CIA New audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall and Ed Harris Go behind the bars of Scotland’s most infamous prison As HMP Barlinnie finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history Legendary striker John Hartson reflects on his football career The Welsh legend reflects on his time at Arsenal, Celtic and West Ham Ford focus can't obscure England's other shortcomings 'A long way back now' - what is going wrong at Arsenal? 'He can create magic' - the making of Ruben Amorim Filling 'donut' & taming Fernandes - Amorim's tactics assessed Non-league Tamworth stun Huddersfield in FA Cup. Video Non-league Tamworth stun Huddersfield in FA Cup Who can stop Sabalenka? WTA Finals talking points and vote 'The second special one' - Amorim by those who know him best. Video'The second special one' - Amorim by those who know him best How FA Cup final hat-trick hero finally got a headstone 'Rangers rudderless as big picture plan threatens to unravel' Scandals, crashes & rivalries - eight dramatic F1 title battles 'A celebration of a man living a new reality - even if just for a moment' Postecoglou's bold trophy boast takes significant step forward To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson To keep or not to keep - Buttler's big decision The Rumble in the Jungle - 50 years on Forlan on beating Van Nistelrooy & ATP debut at 45 'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be' Mistakes remain but England friendlies valuable Too loyal? Too stubborn? Questions for Ineos after Ten Hag sacking F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.