Brazilian women’s football legend, Marta has announced that she will retire after representing the country in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
Brazil is placed in the same group with Nigeria’s Super Falcons, former World Champions Japan and the current World Champions Spain.
“ If I go to the Olympics, I will enjoy every moment because regardless of whether I go to the games or not, this is my last year with the National team.
“There is no longer Marta in the national team as an athlete from 2025 onwards.
This is my last year and I can already confirm it here.
There is a moment when we have to understand that the time has come, I’m very calm about this because I see this development that we are having about athletes with great optimism.
“ We have a very qualified team, with very talented girls and over the years, you will see that it is what I’m talking about. It’s very fertile ground, for that reason, I feel very comfortable saying, look, I’m passing it on to you, I’m going to pass the baton and you continue to carry on this legacy,” she said.Marta who has won World Player of the Year a record 6 times has been to the Olympics 5 and clinched 2 silver medals.