Sol's Marta Named FIFA World Player of Year (Again)
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It's the fourth straight award for the Brazilian.
Domestically Marta led Women's Professional Soccer in scoring with 10 goals and 3 assists during the year, was named league MVP and led the Los Angeles Sol to the regular season title and a spot in the title game.
FIFA announced the two winners - that's Barcelona's Lionel Messi, above, with the men's award - today at the annual gala in Zurich, Switzerland
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She didn't earn this because her of role with the Sol. It was because of her efforts winning hardware with Santos on loan. That's why she is now a FOUR-time defending Women's Player of the Year.