Brazilian football legend Marta Vieira da Silva encountered a significant setback during her international farewell tour at the Olympic women’s football tournament. In a group stage match against Spain, Marta received a straight red card for a high-footed tackle, casting a shadow over her departure from international football.
At 38 years old, Marta’s imminent retirement was marked by her emotional exit from the pitch. This red card will lead to a suspension, which could prevent her from participating in the quarter-finals at Paris 2024, should Brazil advance.
Marta holds the record for the most goals scored in World Cup history, with an impressive 17 goals across six tournaments. Her illustrious career also includes Olympic silver medals from Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008, where she narrowly missed out on gold.