France set up an Olympic men’s football semi-final with Egypt after beating Argentina 1-0 in a hostile quarter-final marred by ugly scenes at the final whistle. Players and coaches from both sides clashed on the pitch at the end as the hosts booked their last-four spot. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta got France’s winner when he headed home Michael Olise’s ...
Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past for reasons such as war, doping, political stances or violations of IOC rules. As Israel’s national football team took the field for their opening game of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Thursday, their national anthem was greeted with boos from sections of the audience. Chants of “free ...
Oshoala Leads Charge: Nigeria Eyes Medal Despite Brutal Olympic Group Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala has declared her confidence. The Super Falcons will not only advance. The ‘group of death’ at the 2024 Olympic Games but possibly win a medal. Nigeria has been drawn alongside world champions Spain, Japan, and Brazil. That has fans fearing that their stay in Paris will ...