Overview

• The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed Marta's two-game suspension after a red card in the group stage against Spain.
• Marta already missed Brazil's quarter-final victory over France and will now miss the semi-final against Spain.
• Brazilian officials argued the foul was unintentional and highlighted Marta's exemplary career, but the appeal was denied.
• Marta, a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, will be eligible for the medal matches later in the tournament.
• This year's Paris Olympics marks Marta's final international tournament before retirement.