Marta can’t help but be a bit nostalgic heading into her last big tournament with the Brazilian national team. But for the 38-year-old six-time world player of the year, the time has come to finally step away.
Marta - The Canadian PressMarta can’t help but be a bit nostalgic heading into her last big tournament with the Brazilian national team."I contributed what I supposed to give to the national team, you know? I’m feeling so comfortable to leave because when I look around me and I see really, really good players, young players, who can keep doing the work and keep representing Brazil so well,” Marta said.
A tournament championship would be the perfect way to cap an international career that has spanned more than 20 years, and her teammates know it. She has the record for most World Cup goals with 17, and she has 13 Olympic goals, one away from matching fellow Brazilian Cristiane's record. “Of course I bring all of the experience that I achieved in my career, like playing in big tournaments like the Olympics and the World Cup, playing against good teams, against good players," she said."So I try to share the best of me and the best of what I live in soccer with the players to make them feel comfortable, or make them feel proud to be there. Like, we expect the best of you. That’s why you are here, so this is the goal and then do your best.
With the many accolades Marta’s earned throughout her career, one thing has eluded her: A championship trophy in a major international tournament. While the Women’s World Cup will be hosted by Brazil in 2027, Marta is not thinking about sticking around for another three years. But she’s told the federation she’ll help in any way possible.
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