Marta returns to Brazil squad for Copa América warm-up games

Brazil‘S All-Time Leading Scorer Marta Has be recalled to the squad for the first time Since Last year’s Olympic FINAL FOR A PAIR OF FRIENDLIES AGAINST JapanCoach Arthur Elias Announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old.

Marta, widely registered as one of the Greatest Women Players of All Time, Had Announced that She would retire from international duty Following the 2024 Games in Paris, where the striker cleared a Third Olympic Silver Medal.

But the Orlando pride Player is back in the squad as brazil prepare to defend their copa américa title this year.

Marta extended her club career earlier in 2025 by signing a Two-year contrast extension with the nwsl team, scotching speculation she was set to hang up to her boots for good.

“I was with the marta recently and spoke with her. “Marta has a great season and has been very important for her club, which is the American League Champion.

“Her presence in some call-ups is very important for the younger players, for the renewal that is taking place in the National Team.”

Marta Will join Brazil Regulars Like Orlando Pride’s AngelinaKansas City’s Begged And Manchester City‘s KerolineWHILE Elias also looking to rejuvenate his squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup by Including Rising Talents Like Goalkeeper Claudia and Defender Isa Haas.

“We really want expectitions to rise for the women’s National Team and for football in our country,” Elias added. “This is the work we propose and hope that this evolution can be realized, even though it is always a challenge, because we travel very with the players, we change many players to really go. Oppportunities. “

Brazil Host Japan on May 30 and June 2, with the final squad for the July 12-August 2 Copa América in Ecuador Set to be announce beefore an away friendly Against France On June 27.