![]() ![]() Marta “is a woman who will continue to inspire not only my generation, but (new) generations.”īrazil failed to advance out of the group stage for the first time since 1995, and Marta couldn't capitalize on the chance to become the first player, woman of man, to score in six World Cups.īut her pending retirement means neither that, nor a Women’s World Cup title, will be a part of her remarkable legacy. “Her legacy continues, it doesn’t end here,” Brazil’s Ary Borges said. She was the first player to score in five consecutive Women’s World Cups, debuting at the 2003 tournament. Marta, 37, holds the record for the most World Cup goals scored, women or men, with 17. “She just said that she’s watched our journey, ever since we qualified,” Shaw said, “and she credits us because every time we got knocked down, we still get up and keep pushing.” With the win, Jamaica became the first Caribbean nation to advance to the Women’s World Cup knockout rounds. “I just told her that she’s not just an inspiration for me, but for a lot of young girls in the Caribbean and around the world,” Shaw said. The Reggae Girlz had just sent Brazil and Marta home by holding them to a 0-0 draw Wednesday night, and Shaw shared emotional words with one hand resting over her heart and the other holding Marta’s hand. ![]() MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Before leaving the Women’s World Cup as a player for the sixth and last time, Marta embraced Jamaica captain Khadija “Bunny" Shaw. ![]()
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