US EditionMarta Hopes to Lead Brazil to a Copa América Femenina Title After Coming Out of Retirement
ECUADOR, JUL 18 – Marta, six-time world player of the year, returned to boost Brazil as they pursue a ninth Copa América Femenina title and prepare for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
- On Tuesday, Brazil faces Paraguay in Ecuador, featuring Marta’s return to the Copa América, as the 39-year-old forward un-retired for the tournament.
- A year after tearful retirement in the Olympic final, Brazil coach Arthur Elias recalled Marta in late May for Japan friendlies, and she re-signed through 2026 earlier this year.
- In the tournament, Marta started the opener against Venezuela and then came off the bench against Bolivia, underscoring a career spanning six World Cups and six Olympics.
- Coach Arthur Elias emphasizes selecting the best regardless of age, and Marta will accept any role, highlighting young talents Kerolin and Luany.
- The Women's World Cup will be in Brazil in 2027, raising long-term stakes for a player whose national career spans more than 20 years.
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Marta hopes to lead Brazil to a Copa América Femenina title after coming out of retirement
It was just a year ago when Marta left the Olympic final with tears in her eyes, emotionally marking the end of a storied career with the Brazilian national soccer team.
Just a year ago, Marta finished the Olympic final with tears in her eyes, in what seemed to be an emotional epilogue for a historic career with the Brazilian team.
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It was just a year ago when Marta left the Olympic final with tears in her eyes, emotionally marking the end of a storied career with the Brazilian national soc
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