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First-ever ‘Marta’ award goes to Brazil’s Marta
6 days, 8 hours ago

First-ever ‘Marta’ award goes to Brazil’s Marta

The Hindu  

Brazil legend Marta won the first-ever ‘Marta’ award for her solo goal against Jamaica in an international friendly this year. India international Dalima Chibber was present at the ceremony and she announced the first-ever winner for the Marta award. 🪄 🎥 Friendly pic.twitter.com/U33hUFa3kV — FIFA Women's World Cup December 17, 2024 The award was introduced in honour of its namesake, …

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Brazil vs USA: Marta, a legend of women’s football, retires on a high with a gold/silver at Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil vs USA: Marta, a legend of women’s football, retires on a high with a gold/silver at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Brazilian football legend Marta retired with a silver in the women’s football final of the 2024 Olympic Games, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on Saturday. Marta, now 38, has said that after six Olympics and six Women’s World Cups, it was time to hand over the team to the next generation. But a major international title — …

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With jolt of joy, revamped U.S. women’s soccer beats Brazil for Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

With jolt of joy, revamped U.S. women’s soccer beats Brazil for Olympic gold

LA Times  

U.S. forward Mallory Swanson, top, celebrates with midfielder Lindsey Horan after scoring during a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the gold-medal game at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. With Mallory Swanson, the eldest of that terrific 20-something trio, scoring the game’s only goal 13 minutes into the second half, the U.S. beat Brazil 1-0 in the gold-medal final of the …

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What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events

New York Times  

The penultimate day of the Paris Olympics provides a plethora of options. ET, 5 p.m. in Paris TV: NBC, Telemundo and Peacock What to watch: For the first time since 2012, the U.S. women’s national team is back in the Olympic gold-medal match. Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith & Trinity Rodman from @teamusa @USWNT have announced they have a name for …

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Brazil great Marta loses her appeal against a 2-game ban and cannot face Spain in Olympic semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil great Marta loses her appeal against a 2-game ban and cannot face Spain in Olympic semifinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Brazil great Marta lost her appeal against a two-game ban at the Paris Olympics and will miss Tuesday’s semifinal against Spain. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judge hearing the urgent case dismissed the application by Marta and the Brazilian team. FIFA imposed a two-game ban on the Brazil captain for the red card she received …

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Brazil appeals Marta’s suspension for the Paris Olympics semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil appeals Marta’s suspension for the Paris Olympics semifinals

Associated Press  

Brazil has appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend Marta for two matches after her red card in the group stage of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. Marta sat out Brazil’s 1-0 quarterfinal victory over host France after she received a red card in her team’s group-stage finale against Spain for a foul on Olga Carmona. The red card …

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Canada women’s soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada women’s soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next

Associated Press  

PARIS — Even Canada’s players seemed surprised they reached the knockout round of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. “It’s definitely the most unique group stage that I have ever played in, but we have just handled it really well,” captain Jessie Fleming said. “It was a tough situation, and I am proud of the team to get …

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Paris Olympics 2024: Marta sent off in Brazil’s group finale with a direct red card
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Marta sent off in Brazil’s group finale with a direct red card

The Hindu  

Marta was sent off after being red carded in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain on Wednesday. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears after she was shown the straight red for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time. Despite all her accolades, Marta has never won an Olympic or Women’s World …

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Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone-spying scandal. “It did not change our game plan or what we wanted to do.” Canada had asked the Court of Arbitration …

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Marta sent off for cold-blooded head-kick; Brazil legend in tears after red card against Spain at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marta sent off for cold-blooded head-kick; Brazil legend in tears after red card against Spain at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta was sent off after being red-carded in Brazil's final group game against reigning world champion Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. Marta was sent off after being red-carded in Brazil's crucial group clash with Spain The six-time women's world player of the year was playing in her sixth Olympics when she received a straight …

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Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card

Associated Press  

Marta was sent off after being red carded in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain on Wednesday. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears after she was shown the straight red for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time. Marta will be suspended for the match because of the red card, but …

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US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman’s goal in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice settled a thrilling match that Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half, with Barbra Banda scoring …

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US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman’s goal in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice settled a thrilling match that Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half, with Barbra Banda scoring …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Marta assists Nunes as Brazil leads against Nigeria in Olympic Games
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marta assists Nunes as Brazil leads against Nigeria in Olympic Games

The Hindu  

Women’s football legend Marta started her final dance in style, assisting for Brazil against Nigeria in her last Olympics, in Paris, France, on Thursday. Affectionately known as “Queen Marta”, she is the highest goal scorer of all time for Brazil, with 116 goals in 175 matches, across men and women. More from Paris 2024 Olympics: Follow live updates of the …

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Marta pursues soccer gold at the Olympics while preparing to pass the torch to Brazil’s youngsters
5 months ago

Marta pursues soccer gold at the Olympics while preparing to pass the torch to Brazil’s youngsters

Associated Press  

Marta can’t help but be a bit nostalgic heading into her last big tournament with the Brazilian national team. I’m feeling so comfortable to leave because when I look around me and I see really, really good players, young players, who can keep doing the work and keep representing Brazil so well,” Marta said. “I just feel like maybe it’s …

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From Bonmati to Marta: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

From Bonmati to Marta: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

Al Jazeera  

With women’s football one of the most hotly contested sports at Paris 2024, Al Jazeera runs through five names to watch. The United States team heads to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as favourites to claim the women’s football gold. The 26-year-old, who received her award at a ceremony alongside men’s winner Lionel Messi, helped her side claim the 2023 …

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Veteran Marta to play in the Olympics for 6th time, Debinha and Cristiane out of Brazil team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Marta to play in the Olympics for 6th time, Debinha and Cristiane out of Brazil team

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta’s spot in Brazil’s women’s soccer team for the Paris Olympics was confirmed Tuesday when coach Arthur Elias included the 38-year-old striker in his 18-player squad. Marta, widely considered one of the best women’s players in history, had previously said she intends to retire from the national team after playing in the Olympics for the sixth …

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They have one of Team USA’s toughest jobs: Picking Simone Biles’ Olympics teammates
5 months, 4 weeks ago

They have one of Team USA’s toughest jobs: Picking Simone Biles’ Olympics teammates

New York Times  

The garbage can didn’t have a chance. Sixteen women will compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Minneapolis; only five will be chosen to compete in Paris, and Quinn, the national team’s strategy lead, will help make the painful cuts. “I want them to be able to look back and have fond memories, to be proud of their accomplishments and …

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Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride’s turnaround season
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride’s turnaround season

Associated Press  

For the past several years, the Orlando Pride has been mostly mired in the bottom half of the National Women’s Soccer League. We try to find a balance and keep that for every game.” Banda sand Marta both scored twice last weekend i n Orlando’s 6-0 rout of the expansion Utah Royals. The Pride acquired Banda in April last month …

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Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil’s women’s national team
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil’s women’s national team

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women’s world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year. The 38-year-old Marta has told CNN Brasil that she hopes to play in the Olympics in Paris but said that would be her last major tournament for the national team. “If I go to the …

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5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off
1 year, 5 months ago

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

NPR  

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off Enlarge this image toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP Francisco Seco/AP When the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, it'll be the first time the women's cup is hosted in two countries — with a newly expanded field of 32 teams. 1 in the world, …

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From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The brightest talents in women’s soccer will be on show at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The first Australian to score a hat trick in the men’s or women’s World Cup, Kerr could be in the reckoning to win the golden boot at this year’s tournament. But it looked like she would be …

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Brazil coach Sundhage out to plug big gap in career with Women’s World Cup glory
1 year, 5 months ago

Brazil coach Sundhage out to plug big gap in career with Women’s World Cup glory

The Hindu  

The decorated career of Swedish coach Pia Sundhage in women’s football includes Olympic gold medals with the USA in 2008 and 2012 and a silver with her own country in 2016, national and continental titles and personal accolades. But one big gap in the 63-year-old’s coaching career is a World Cup crown. I hope we can carry those lessons beyond …

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Pele hails Brazil women's footballer Marta after incredible Olympic landmark
3 years, 5 months ago

Pele hails Brazil women's footballer Marta after incredible Olympic landmark

India TV News  

Brazil legend Pele hailed women's footballer Marta after she scored on her fifth successive Olympic appearance during the country's 5-0 win over China in the Tokyo Games opener. Marta netted twice during the game, and Pele called her an "inspiration." Marta holds the record for most goals for Brazil in international football, with 111 goals in 160 appearances, and is …

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