Anyone who knows women’s soccer knows that Marta is the legend who defines it.
Playing in what’s said to be her final Olympic Games, the 38-year-old Brazilian forward received a straight red card after a high boot on an attempted clearance. Unfortunately, that boot also connected with the head of Spanish defender Olga Carmona.
Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer — man or woman — was in tears as the red card was shown while being consoled by her teammates and even a few of the Spanish players as well.
Marta, who’s had a decorated career on the field and has been an outspoken advocate for women in sports off
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