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5 things we learned from the 2019 Women’s World Cup

By Clemente Lisi

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: Fans of France cheer during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: Fans of France cheer during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) /
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LE HAVRE, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Marta Silva of Brazil (R) in action against Elise Bussaglia of France (L) during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Round Of 16 match between France and Brazil at Stade Oceane on June 23, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Getty Images)
LE HAVRE, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Marta Silva of Brazil (R) in action against Elise Bussaglia of France (L) during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Round Of 16 match between France and Brazil at Stade Oceane on June 23, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Getty Images) /

Marta cements her legacy as the best player ever

Brazil is no stranger to soccer success. It should come as no surprise then that the best women’s player, possibly ever, to kick a ball at such a high level is a Brazilian. While Brazil’s soccer team has always underachieved at the Women’s World Cup, Marta has shown that skills, grace and tenacity can help bolster a team’s fortunes.

Playing in her fifth World Cup, Marta’s two goals at this tournament made her the highest-scoring player in World Cup history, male or female, with 17 goals.

At age 33, Marta may have played in her final World Cup. She has vowed to play at the Olympics next summer in Tokyo, but what lies beyond remains a mystery. Named FIFA’s Player of the Year six times, Marta has been a wonderful ambassador for the women’s game in her country and around the world.

A role model, Marta will never be forgotten. Like Pele, Marta is synonymous with greatness. Her legacy has been cemented, but you just never know if she’ll be back in 2023.