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From beach football to Brazil captain, Marcelo living World Cup dream

Brazilian Captain Marcelo in action. [Photo/Courtesy]

Real Madrid star Marcelo says captaining Brazil at the World Cup will see him realise the ultimate childhood dream.

The 30-year-old full-back is set to skipper the Selecao when they face Switzerland in a Group E clash in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday.

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