Before the semifinals, Brazil’s football team faced a huge setback. FIFA has suspended Marta for two matches following her red card during the women’s soccer tournament group stage at the Paris Olympics. This decision affects her availability for the upcoming games, impacting her team’s lineup and strategy. Brazil has already opposed it and appealed to FIFA.
Marta’s Suspension:
Brazil will play against World Cup champions Spain in Tuesday’s semifinal match in Marseille. Marta, a key player for Brazil, missed the team’s 1-0 quarterfinal win over host France. She was suspended due to a red card received in the group stage against Spain, where she fouled Olga Carmona.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee decided that the foul warranted a two-match suspension. This decision means Marta will miss the semifinal match. The Brazilian Football Federation announced on Sunday that they are appealing the suspension.
Marta is competing in her sixth Olympics and has been a significant presence for Brazil. She watched Brazil’s quarterfinal victory from the stands, cheering on her teammates as they advanced to the semifinals.
Brazil’s Appeal:
Brazil has appealed FIFA’s two-match suspension for Marta. She received a red card during the group stage of the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics. The Brazilian Football Federation is challenging the decision made by FIFA’s disciplinary committee.
The statement said, “Marta has an impeccable record of respecting the rules of the sport and fair play, being a world reference in the sport for several generations for everything she has achieved on and off the field.”
Before the semifinal game, both teams are boosted up. Even after Brazil faced a setback, they are geared up. On the other hand, Spain made their debut in the Olympics, aiming to become the first to win a gold medal after securing a Women’s World Cup title.
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