Marta delivers an emotional farewell to the World Cup
us.hola.comMarta Vieira da Silva, known as Marta, is one of the most celebrated female soccer players in history, considered one of the greatest of all time.
The Brazilian played her first World Cup when she was 17, and she has officially played her sixth - and last. It did not go as she hoped, and Brazil was eliminated after a 0-0 draw against Jamaica, its earliest elimination since 1995, per NPR.
Marta will continue to play for the Orlando Pride in the NWSL, but it’s her final world cup. Following the game, the olympian made a tearful and powerful speech, saying “Not even in my worst nightmares was it the World Cup I dreamed of.”"Keep supporting.
Because for them it's just the beginning. For me, it's the end of the line now. Thank you." Marta's passionate postgame speech will give you chills ❤️.
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