## 2024-08-12 12:30:36
The highlight of Marta’s illustrious career was an elusive Olympic gold. The Brazilian legend entered the field in Paris with the sole aim of overcoming that imperfection, but it wasn’t meant to be. Despite securing silver once again, Marta’s time in football ended without the ultimate prize. Brazil lost 1-0 to the United States in the final of the Paris Olympics.
Both teams entered the final as favorites. The United States, already boasting the most gold medals in women’s football in the tournament, seemed destined to claim victory. Brazil, on the other hand, despite their illustrious history, fell short once again, settling for silver for the third time in a row.
After multiple appearances with Brazil since 2004, Marta’s remarkable career ends without the major team success many had hoped for. While she hasn’t officially retired from international football, she has announced that this year will be her last.
Despite their best efforts, neither team could find the net in the first half. In the twelfth minute of the second half, Mallory Swanson capitalized on a perfect finish from Corbin Albert to score the game’s only goal.
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