Marta's Appeal Rejected, Misses Olympic Semi-Final Against Spain
Brazilian football legend Marta will not play in the Paris Olympics semi-final after CAS upholds her two-match suspension.
- 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.