sport news 'Think about it, value it more': Marta sends fiery message to Brazil team-mates

'Think about it, value it more': Marta sends fiery message to Brazil team-mates as they bow out of the World Cup after defeat against France Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup after a defeat against hosts France  Marta was left demanding that Brazil's next generation push themselves harder There was no suggestion Marta will walk away from the game herself 

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Published: 08:43 BST, 24 June 2019 | Updated: 08:43 BST, 24 June 2019

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An emotional Marta bid farewell to another unsuccessful World Cup campaign on Sunday with a challenge to Brazil's women: work harder and do more if you want to win.

With tears in her eyes after the 2-1 extra-time loss to hosts France, the woman considered by many to be the greatest ever to play the game said the future of Brazilian football was dependent on new generations pushing themselves.

'It's about wanting more, it's about training more, it's about looking after yourself more, it's about being ready to play 90 minutes and then 30 minutes more,' Marta said after Brazil went down to an 107th-minute goal in Le Havre.

Brazil legend Marta bowed out of the World Cup demanding more from her team-mates

Brazil legend Marta bowed out of the World Cup demanding more from her team-mates 

Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup following a 2-1 defeat against hosts France

Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup following a 2-1 defeat against hosts France 

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