![]() ![]() She was bullied by many but outplayed most. KAHN: Born just years after Brazil lifted its ban against women playing soccer, Marta grew up playing with boys. KAHN: Asked recently by Brazil's Sport TV what a sixth World Cup means, Marta says it's the pinnacle of a lifetime's work achieved with great teammates, love and affection. UNIDENTIFIED JOURNALIST: (Speaking Portuguese). Now 37, she says this will be her last World Cup, the only major prize not on her list. She has two Olympic medals, and she holds the record for most World Cup goals, man or woman. KAHN: Marta Vieira da Silva has been named FIFA's World Player of the Year six times. KATE NEAL: She brought something we weren't expecting and - besides experience, it's is also Marta. But fan Kate Neal says signing Marta was epic. KAHN: Especially when she effortlessly tapped the penalty kick over the head of the goalie to tie the game. We're very proud of her, so that's why we cheer for her. Brazilian expats like Bruna Palma were out in full force at a recent home game.īRUNA PALMA: It's really fantastic. ![]() KAHN: They've treasured her since the NWSL franchise signed her six years ago. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports.ĬARRIE KAHN, BYLINE: You don't have to tell Orlando Pride fans how great Marta is. And though she's won many trophies in the sport, Marta has not won a World Cup yet. She's making her sixth, and possibly final, World Cup appearance. But Brazilian superstar Marta is also in the spotlight. ![]() team and its quest for a record third world title in a row. At the Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Australia and New Zealand, a lot of focus is on the U.S. ![]()
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