While playing for the Real Madrid youth team Marc Cucalon suffered an injury during a UEFA Youth League match when a tackle from a rival player resulted in the dreaded ligament rupture of the Real Madrid youth player. It was a serious injury but a football player can always overcome and recover from this sort of injury. This takes a lengthy rehabilitation process but can help a player to revive his career. But the case was not the same for Real Madrid prospect Marc Cucalon. Fans React After Cristiano Ronaldo Recognised As 'Outstanding Ambassador of Portugal' With Special Platinum Award at Quinas De Ouro Gala 2024.

A bacterial infection entered during the surgery which led to a rare and painful infection that even damaged the cartilage in his knee making any return to football impossible. For a couple of years, Marc Cucalon did not give up and fought hard to overcome the issue. Real Madrid youth footballer underwent multiple treatments and sacrificed both his body and mind in search of a recovery that never arrived. Looking at the medical results Marc Cucalon accepted the facts for his well-being and announced his retirement aged 19.

Real Madrid Prospect Marc Cucalon Retires Aged 19

Marc Cucalon was being somewhere compared to former Real Madrid star and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as Cucalon was known for his vision and leadership which were similar to Xabi Alonso. This is a big loss for Los Blancos. Raphinha Gifts Barcelona Teammate Lamine Yamal Gold iPhone After Young Sensation Wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d'Or Ceremony 2024 (Watch Video).

Marc Cucalon's Retirement Instagram Post

 

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Marc Cucalon took to his official Instagram handle and shared a letter while announcing his retirement where he thanked everyone at Real Madrid and shared multiple photos from his time at Real Madrid some with former Real Madrid stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and others.

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