Marta has been suspended by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee for two matches due to her red card in the match against Spain on Wednesday (31), during the final round of the group stage.
On Tuesday (6), Brazil will face Spain in Marseille, seeking a spot in the Olympic final.
READ MORE
++ Caio Bonfim, the persevering athlete who dreamed of being a footballer like his idol, Neymar Jr.
++ Real Madrid’s Courtois compares Endrick to Eden Hazard, “Endrick’s got strong legs like Eden did”
++ Rebeca Andrade enters the history of Brazilian gymnastics
Since the player’s expulsion, members of the Legal Department have been working on her defense.
On Thursday (1), FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee suggested a two-match suspension, arguing that the player committed a serious foul.
In response, the CBF’s Legal Department presented the athlete’s defense to downplay the severity of the infraction.
Despite the efforts made, on Friday (2), FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee decided on the minimum punishment for the player, according to the Disciplinary Code, deeming it a serious foul punishable by two matches.
The CBF, along with the COB, emphasizes that it will spare no effort to overturn the excessive sanction imposed by FIFA and reaffirms its rationale in a new appeal to be submitted at the appropriate time, requesting a stay of the punishment to allow Marta to participate in the Olympic semifinals, marking another historic moment for Brazilian football.
Finally, it is important to highlight that Marta has an impeccable history of respecting sports rules and fair play, being a global reference in the sport for multiple generations due to her achievements both on and off the field.
