US EditionMarta Returns to Brazil’s National Team for Friendly Matches Against Japan
- Marta, honored six times as the best player globally, made a comeback to Brazil’s squad for two exhibition matches against Japan scheduled in São Paulo on May 30, 2025.
- She had announced last year she would retire after the Paris Olympics, but her recent club success and inclusion on the roster suggest she may continue playing.
- Marta has scored 119 goals in 185 matches for Brazil, holds the record with 17 World Cup goals, and is preparing alongside younger players to support team renewal.
- Brazil coach Arthur Elias called her "a very important person" for the group and said she had a great season with her league champion club, Orlando Pride.
- Her return aids Brazil's preparation for the Copa América in July 2025 and reflects her willingness to help the national team in any way.
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Chicago Tribune
By ANNE M. PETERSON Marta is back. The Brazilian, named world player of the year six times, has returned to her country's national team for two friendlies against Japan on Friday and Monday in São Paulo. While it remains to be seen whether she will play, her inclusion in the squad suggests she is not ready to retire just yet. The 39-year-old announced in 2024 that she would leave the national team after the Paris Olympics. The Brazilians won the…
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Marta returns to Brazil’s national team for friendly matches against Japan
Marta is back. The six-time world player of the year has returned to Brazil’s national team for friendlies against Japan on Friday and Monday in São Paulo. While it remains to be seen whether she’ll play, her inclusion on the roster suggests she may not be ready to retire just yet. The 39-year-old announced last year that she would step down from the national team following the Paris Olympics. The Brazilians went on to win the silver medal after…
The HIL player returned to the national team for the first time since May 1 last year.
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