Football Football Brazil's Marta dedicates landmark goal to gender equality Marta's boot sponsorship deal expired last year and the veteran striker has since refused to sign a new one, saying brands were not offering deals on a par with male soccer players. Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya (@caster800m) stopped by to pass on support to @Banyana_Banyana ahead of #RSACHN @FIFAWWC_RSA | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/89VGcBvI7a— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 13, 2019 Reuters 14 June, 2019 17:18 IST After netting the opener from the penalty spot in Brazil's 3-2 defeat by Australia on Thursday, Marta pointed to her boots, which sported a pink and blue symbol to represent equality. - Getty Images Reuters 14 June, 2019 17:18 IST When Brazil forward Marta scored a landmark 16th World Cup goal, she took the opportunity to promote gender equality with a special celebration.After netting the opener from the penalty spot in Brazil's 3-2 defeat by Australia on Thursday, the 33-year-old pointed to her boots, which sported a pink and blue symbol to represent equality.READ | Reynald Pedros steps down as Lyon coachHer boot sponsorship deal expired last year and the veteran striker has since refused to sign a new one, saying brands were not offering deals on a par with male soccer players.Marta, a United Nations goodwill ambassador for women and girls in sport, instead opted to highlight the disparity on the international stage.ALSO READ | US star Morgan defends 'excessive' celebrations in Thai routThe goal made her the first player to score at five different World Cups, while her tally of 16 means she now shares the record for most World Cup goals alongside German Miroslav Klose."It's one more detail written in the history of women's football," she said of the milestone goal. "I am honoured, but there's more to do at this tournament." Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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