The legend of football MartenThe 38-year-old admitted after the final against the United States that it was probably her last appearance in a Brazilian shirt and added that she “is not going to disappear from football” after the 1-0 defeat in the Olympic final. “I am not going to disappear from football. I am going to try to contribute in one way or another to help this generation, because they are very talented girls and they know very well what we can achieve,” she said yesterday Saturday.
“I don’t think you’ll see me again at the World Cup. I don’t know what can happen or what the team’s plans are, but my plans are to continue contributing to this team because it’s my life,” added the Brazilian captain, who returned in the 50th minute and was playing her third Olympic final, all lost against the United States team.
Emma Hayes, the United States coach, hugs Marta
Was this third final her last game with the Seleçao? “At the Olympic Games, yes, and probably in official competition,” she replied. During these Games she said she was “proud of the team for everything we did in this competition.” “It’s a very difficult tournament, with games every other day and a lot of injuries,” she continued. She added: “But we made an effort to reach the final and achieve our main objective, which was to win a medal.”
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“I’ve spent over 20 years doing what I love most and playing a sport that hasn’t always been considered reserved for women,” the Brazilian legend insisted. “Today we can say that it’s one of the most followed sports… Someone had to start this process, so I’m very proud to have contributed and participated in one way or another. Today people talk a lot more about women’s soccer,” concluded the Orlando Pride forward.
