RIO DE JANEIRO, June 28, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Veteran forward Marta will lead a fresh-faced Brazil looking to pull off an upset to win its first women's World Cup when the tournament kicks off next month, coach Pia Sundhage announced Tuesday. At age 37, the legendary number 10, considered by many the greatest female footballer ever, will be playing in her sixth World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after battling back from a knee injury that sidelined her for nearly a year. "Marta is the 'Queen', the icon, and just to be around her is contagious," Sundhage told reporters as she announced her 23-player squad. Copa America champions Brazil are at a generational crossroads, and not tipped to lift the trophy. Brazil, who are in Group F with France, Jamaica and Panama, will kick off their World Cup campaign against Panama in Adelaide on July 24.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha June 28, 2023 04:23 UTC