The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Nairobian

REVEALED! Why Real Madrid defender Marcelo chopped away the net after Champions League win

Football

By Odero Charles | May 27, 2018

Real Madrid defender Marcelo decided to cut down the net after Real Madrid's Champions League win

Some people thought it was weird Real Madrid defender Marcelo took the net home with him after Real Madrid's Champions League win.

Gareth Bale scored a jaw-dropping overhead kick and a long distance strike to give them a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the Champions League final, thanks to Marcelo’s cross in the air from outside the box.

Gareth Bale score one of the greatest goals ever on an unbelievable bicycle kick

Following their win, Marcelo took a pair of scissors to the goal net and then chopped away the net with his kids watching.

It was later revealed that the Brazil ace took the net to remember the occasion.

The Spanish giants' 3-1 win over Liverpool on a dramatic evening in Kiev allowed Zidane to become the first coach ever to win the Champions League in three consecutive seasons.