Brazil forward Marta is set to play in a sixth World Cup after being named in her country’s squad for the women’s tournament this summer.
The 37-year-old is a six-time winner of the Fifa World Player of the Year award.
She also holds the record for the most goals in World Cup tournaments – men’s or women’s – with 17.
“Marta is the queen, she is an icon. Just being around her is contagious,” said Brazil manager Pia Sundhage.
“If she will be in the starting line-up I don’t know, not yet. She will play the role I will give her and I am sure she will do well.”
The Women’s World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand, starting 20 July.
Brazil, who have never won the competition, are in Group F along with France, Jamaica and Panama.
Brazil’s squad
Goalkeepers: Leticia Izidoro (Corinthians), Barbara (Flamengo), Camila (Santos).
Defenders: Antonia (Levante), Bruninha (Gotham FC), Kathellen (Real Madrid), Lauren (Madrid CFF), Monica (Madrid CFF), Rafaelle (unattached), Tamires (Corinthians).
Midfielders: Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), Kerolin (North Carolina Courage), Luana (Corinthians), Adriana (Orlando Pride), Ana Vitoria (unattached), Ary Borges (Louisville City).
Forwards: Andressa Alves (unattached), Geyse (Barcelona), Nycole (Benfica), Bia Zaneratto (Palmeiras), Debinha (Kansas City Current), Gabi Nunes (unattached), Marta (Orlando Pride).
Source – BBC Sport
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