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Why isn’t Marta playing for Brazil against USWNT in the women’s soccer final at the 2024 Olympics?
Having missed the semi-final against Spain, the Brazilian legend could still make an appearance against the USWNT.
Brazilian legend Marta Vieira, now 38 years old, did not start the Women’s Soccer final of the 2024 Olympic Games, where Brazil are facing USWNT. However, Marta is on the bench, hoping to play in what would be her final Olympic match, as she announced her retirement from international football at the end of 2024.
Why isn’t Marta playing in the Olympic final against the USWNT?
The Brazilian icon is ready to help her teammates win the gold medal, especially after missing Brazil’s last two matches. However, she’s not in the pitch, but why?
Marta is on the substitutes’ bench due to a decision by the coach Arthur Elias. The player is ready and willing to join the action, but her moment hasn’t arrived. However, she is expected to feature in the clash.
Why did Marta miss the semi-final against Spain?
Marta was suspended for a dangerous tackle on Olga Carmona in the pool stages of the Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected an appeal filed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which had previously approached FIFA, and Brazil’s number 10 was forced to serve her second match suspension for the semi-final against Spain, which Brazil won handsomely.