FIFA names new prize in honor of Marta, the legendary Brazilian player
us.hola.comMarta is football icon. The Brazilian player, known for being the all time goalscorer in the World Cup among men and women, has a new award named in her honor.
Last night, at The Best FIFA Football Awards, the organization unveiled the Marta Award, which will be given to the best goal scored in women’s football.
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Some of her achievements include her six wins as FIFA World Player of the Year, a record that was toppled by Lionel Messi, and the 17 goals she’s scored when participating in World Cups. “Of course, it makes me extremely happy to have the record,” Marta said of her achievement. “But it represents Brazil as a nation – not Marta but all of us.
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