Brazil legend Marta will be in action at the 2024 Paris Olympics as Selecao manager Arthur Elias has called up the "greatest athlete of all time".
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Marta will fly to ParisWill participate in her sixth OlympicsHas yet to win the gold medalWHAT HAPPENED?
In April, the 38-year-old Marta announced her plans to retire from international football by the end of this year. Nonetheless, her inclusion in the Olympics list underscores her impact on the Brazil squad and the high regard that Elias has for her.
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Currently, Marta plays for Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She has made nine starts this campaign and boasts of having four goals and one assist.
WHAT ELIAS SAID
Elias referred to her as "the greatest athlete of all time" and emphasised her substantial contribution to the squad. "She brings a lot to the table," Elias noted, indicating the multifaceted skills and leadership Marta offers.
"I have the challenge of finding a way of playing to maximise her game. But she knows that you can only win with everyone."
DID YOU KNOW?
Throughout her career, Marta has come agonisingly close to Olympic glory. She won silver medals at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics, with Brazil losing to the United States in both finals. And in Paris, she would hope to finish highest on the podium in what would be her last Olympics appearance.