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Brazil legend Marta delivers impassioned message to young players after loss to France

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“The women’s game depends on you to survive,” said Brazil’s Marta. “So think about that. Value it more.” (Francisco Seco/Associated Press)

Marta led a feisty effort against France, but it wasn’t quite enough in a 2-1 defeat in extra time that bounced her Brazil side from the Women’s World Cup. Immediately after the match, the 33-year-old star delivered an impassioned message to her country’s young players.

“It’s wanting more,” Marta said in Portuguese during a post-match interview. “It’s training more. It’s taking care of yourself more. It’s being ready to play 90 plus 30 minutes.”