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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Marta creates history by becoming first footballer to score in five consecutive Olympic games

Already an all-time great in women's football, Brazilian star Marta, on Wednesday, further burgeoned her legend. She became the first footballer ever (among men an women) to play in five consecutive Olympic games and score in each of those editions.

The Brazil women's football team began their campaign at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 with a thumping 5-0 win over China where Marta scored a brace. Brazil are placed in Group FC alongside Netherlands, China and Zambia.

In the other match in the group, Netherlands kicked off their campaign with a 10-3 win over Zambia.

When did Marta make her Olympic debut and how has she performed?