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

With tears in her eyes after the 2-1 extra-time defeat 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.

Speaking to Fox Soccer, with a mix of sadness and defiance, the six-time Fifa player of the year said: 'Cry now so you can smile at the end.'

