Veteran forward Marta will lead a fresh-faced Brazil looking to pull off an upset to win its first women's World Cup when the tournament kicks off next month, coach Pia Sundhage announced Tuesday.... more »
Brazilian legend Pele hailed Marta as "much more than a footballer" and an "inspiration" after she scored in a fifth Olympic Games on Wednesday.... more »
Brazil star Marta issued an emotional appeal to her heirs on Sunday, telling them they are responsible for the survival of the women's game in her football-obsessed country.... more »
Brazil's two biggest stars, Marta and Formiga, are struggling with injuries ahead of their women's World Cup last-16 match against France on Sunday, coach Vadao said.... more »
Marta became the leading scorer in the history of the men's and women's World Cups on Tuesday after firing home the penalty that downed Italy and secured Brazil's place in the last 16 of this year's tournament in France.... more »
Brazil star Marta will not play in her country's opening women's World Cup match against Jamaica on Sunday due to a thigh injury, her coach has confirmed.... more »
Goalless, booed off twice and facing another embarrassing tournament exit on home soil, Neymar and Brazil's footballers have lost their shine as Marta's free-scoring Brazilian women dazzle the host nation at Rio 2016.... more »
Superstar forward Marta returns as Brazil bid to maintain their winning momentum at the Women's World Cup against Australia on Sunday, with France and Canada also in action in the last 16.... more »
Superstar striker Marta scored a record 15th World Cup goal on Tuesday as she helped Brazil claim a convincing 2-0 opening match win against South Korea in Montreal.... more »
Superstar forward Marta takes centre stage on Tuesday as Brazil open their women's World Cup campaign against South Korea, while England search for a first win in 41 years against France.... more »
Seeking to show they can emerge from a long shadow cast by their male counterparts, Brazil's women are targeting a strong showing at the World Cup in Canada, despite a maiden crown having proved elusive to date.... more »
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