An emotional Marta talked about how far women’s soccer has come since she first began playing. She even delivered an emotional speech after the heartbreaking end. The Brazilian soccer legend is an inspiration to millions of girls worldwide. Marta’s legacy hasn’t been tainted because of failing to win the World Cup.
Marta Vieira da Silva In Action For Brazil During An International Tournament (Source: Instagram)īut after drawing a must-win game against Jamaica, Brazil was knocked out in the group stages. She came close to winning the tournament in 2007, but Brazil lost against Germany in the finals. The 2023 World Cup was supposed to be the last chance for Marta to complete her glittering resume. But one that she will always be known for will be her record for most goals scored in the FIFA Women’s World Cup with 17.
The legendary soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva has several accolades to her name. The two are teammates in the NWSL team Orlando Pride. Marta Vieira da Silva’s partner, Carrie Lawrence, began dating the soccer legend in June 2022.
