Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance
Players complained about the training conditions for group-stage matches in the tournament in Ecuador and the lack of VAR, as well as near-empty stadiums for many games.
Soccer great Marta , a six-time world player of the year who came out of retirement to play for Brazil in the premier women's tournament for South America, was not happy to be forced to warm up at Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium in a small indoor area before a match against Bolivia.
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