Brazil's legendary footballer Marta, the all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football for her country, has announced her retirement from international competition at the age of 38. Marta, who currently plays for Orlando Pride in the United States, revealed her decision to step away from the national team after this year's Olympics in Paris, where she aims to make her sixth appearance.
In an interview with CNN, Marta expressed her gratitude for her time with the national team and her excitement for the future of young athletes in Brazil. She stated, 'There will be no more Marta from 2025 in the national team as an athlete,' indicating her intention to retire from international play.
Known as 'Queen Marta,' the prolific striker holds the record for the most goals scored by a Brazilian player, with an impressive tally of 116 goals in 175 matches. Marta's illustrious career includes being the top scorer in the Women's World Cup history, with 17 goals to her name. Despite not winning the World Cup, she was a finalist in 2007 when Brazil fell to Germany.
Throughout her career, Marta has achieved success in various competitions, winning three Copa America Femenina titles and earning silver medals at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. Her club career has seen her play for Vasco da Gama in Brazil, as well as Swedish clubs Umea IK, Tyreso FF, and Rosengard. In the U.S., she has represented teams such as Los Angeles Sol, Western New York Flash, and Gold Pride.
Marta's impact on the world of football extends beyond her impressive goal-scoring record, as she is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Her legacy as a trailblazer for women's football and her contributions to the sport will be remembered for years to come.
