The Women’s World Cup has come to an end, and with it, three of the most iconic players of the tournament have retired. Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe have all decided to hang up their boots after a long and successful career.
Marta, the Brazilian forward, is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. She was the first player to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award five times, and she holds the record for most goals scored in the Women’s World Cup with 17. She also holds the record for most goals in a single Women’s World Cup tournament with seven. She was a key part of Brazil’s success in the tournament, and her retirement marks the end of an era.
Sinclair, the Canadian captain, is also considered one of the best players of all time. She is the all-time leading scorer for Canada with 182 goals, and she is the only player to have scored in five different Women’s World Cup tournaments. She was a leader on and off the field, and her retirement will be a huge loss for Canada.
Rapinoe, the American winger, is another iconic player who has decided to retire after the Women’s World Cup. She was a key part of the USWNT’s success in the tournament, scoring five goals and providing three assists. She was also an outspoken advocate for equality and social justice, and her retirement marks the end of an era for USWNT.
The retirement of these three generational talents marks the end of an era for women’s football. They have all had a huge impact on the sport, and their legacy will live on for years to come. They will be remembered as some of the greatest players of all time, and their retirement will be felt by fans around the world.
