Marquinhos (PSG) says he wants to be the best defender in the world
By AFP
26 November 2019 |
6:00 am
Ahead of a Champions League match against Real Madrid, Brazilian footballer Marquinhos has set a big target: to be the best defender in the world. During an interview with AFPTV, he also says he may stay with PSG until the end of his career.
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