Amandine Henry’s volley late into extra-time secured Brazil’s place in the World Cup semi finals but Brazil’s loss represents something scary – Marta may no longer play for Brazil again.
In the post match interview Marta said : “Women’s football depends on you to survive,” said the 33-year-old. “Think about it, value it more.”
Speaking on the pitch following the defeat in Le Havre, and with tears in her eyes, she added: “We’re asking for support, you have to cry at the beginning and smile at the end.
“It’s about wanting more, it’s about training more, it’s about looking after yourself more, it’s about being ready to play 90 minutes and then 30 minutes more.
“So that’s why I am asking the girls. There’s not going to be a Formiga forever, there’s not going to be a Marta forever, there’s not going to be a Cristiane.”
Marta has been vocal in her quest for equality in women’s football and she hopes her recent record-breaking feats will help the “push for women’s empowerment”.
Not only for creating a movement for women to pursue football , Marta has been a legend for her incredible feats on the football pitch.
With appearances in 5 World Cups, 2 olympic medals and 17 World Cup goals, Marta is nothing short of a legacy.
