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Marta's Red Card Shakes Brazil's Olympic Campaign

The Brazilian icon faces suspension as her team advances to the quarter-finals without her.

  • Marta received a red card in Brazil's group stage match against Spain, leading to a 2-0 defeat.
  • Despite the loss, Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals due to favorable results in other groups.
  • Marta, a six-time World Player of the Year, had announced this would be her final major tournament.
  • Her red card leaves her suspended for the next match against host nation France.
  • Brazil's coach believes the team's experience against Spain will help them in the knockout stage.
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