Seventeen at her first World Cup, forty-one at her last: Formiga played seven.
THE LOWDOWN — THE FULL HISTORY
THE BAN
Brazil banned women's football in 1941; the ban lasted until 1979.
THE RECORD
seven Women's World Cups, 1995 to 2019, the oldest player the tournament has had.
THE UNCS, Ep 6 of 10. The full series is on our YouTube.
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THE TERRACES — DISCUSSION
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