The legendary Brazilian football player Marta has been chosen to represent her country at the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer, marking her sixth appearance at the Games. With an impressive 118 goals in 183 games for Brazil, Marta, who is 38 years old, announced that she will retire from international football after this competition.
Brazil manager Arthur Elias expressed high praise for Marta as “the greatest athlete of all time.” He also emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving success and acknowledged the value Marta brings to the team. Currently playing for Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League, Marta showcases her skills on both club and international levels.
Despite her numerous achievements, including being the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cups for both men and women with 17 goals in 23 appearances across six editions of the tournament, Marta has faced challenges in past competitions. In the 2023 World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand, Brazil failed to advance from the group stage. She also won Olympic silver at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 but fell to the United States in both finals.
Marta’s remarkable talent and dedication to the sport have solidified her legacy as one of the greatest players in women’s football history. Her upcoming participation at Paris Olympics will undoubtedly add another chapter to her illustrious career.
