When I started playing, there were no teams and no structure, so I had to play with the boys. I get very emotional when I think about the humiliation that I've suffered playing football. — Marta Copy Share Image
Clearly, those of us women who play football wish that there was more coverage. But it's one of those things that happens. Every year… — Marta Copy Share
Some boys accepted me, some didn't. And my family had comments made to them. Brazil is still a very macho society, and sports are… — Marta Copy Share
I play football in training all the time with my male friends, who are also professionals. But playing together in competition? I just don't… — Marta Copy Share
But the reason that women's football is still unknown is because it's not on television and not widely publicised for a wide majority of… — Marta Copy Share
My intention is to get more involved in social projects so I can give people a message of hope. — Marta Copy Share
I think what really matters is the support you get in football regardless of the uniform you wear. Some girls feel good playing in… — Marta Copy Share
I didn't know there was such a thing as professional soccer, but I knew that Brazil had a women's team that competed against other… — Marta Copy Share
Football in Brazil is seen as a masculine sport, even with a lot of people accepting the female sport. — Marta Copy Share
When I started playing, there were no teams and no structure, so I had to play with the boys. I get very emotional when… — Marta Copy Share
One of our problems is the culture of Brazil which focuses on men's football. Of course we would like to change that. Maybe one… — Marta Copy Share
Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you… — Marta Copy Share
I think my main objective is to watch as many players as I can and grab a little bit from each of them, especially… — Marta Copy Share
There's still prejudice and that resistance regarding women, not only on female football but in various activities. Men think that women are a bit… — Marta Copy Share
