US EditionMarta returns to Brazil squad for Copa America warm-up games
- Marta, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, returns to the national team for two friendlies against Japan in São Paulo on May 30 and June 2, 2025.
- Coach Arthur Elias recalled Marta for the first time since the August 2024 Olympic final, following her previous retirement announcement after the Paris Games.
- Marta recently extended her contract with Orlando Pride for two years, maintaining her high level of play and influence on younger players and national team renewal.
- Elias expressed their commitment to advancing the development of Brazil’s women’s football, acknowledging the difficulties involved due to limited training time and frequent player changes, but emphasizing the goal of steadily raising expectations for the national team.
- Marta’s return bolsters Brazil’s efforts as they prepare to compete in the Copa America this July in Ecuador, with the final roster set to be revealed ahead of a June 27 friendly against France.
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Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies
Legendary Brazil striker Marta will return to the national team aged 39 after a nine-month absence for two friendlies against Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Tuesday. Widely considered the greatest female footballer of all time, the number 10 last wore the Brazil jersey in the Olympic final, losing…
Brazil recalls Marta, 39, despite 2024 retirement
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old.
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Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old.Marta, widely regarded as one of the greatest women players of all time, had anno
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