Japan took control of Group A in the men’s football at the Olympics after a 2-1 win over Mexico, while South Africa lost 4-3 to France in the group’s other game.
Mexico began their Olympic campaign in style with a 4-1 win over France, while South Africa conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Japan in their opening Group A encounters on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Olivier Giroud surpassed Michel Platini’s France goalscoring record as Les Bleus thumped Ukraine 7-1 in Paris on Wednesday evening. (more…)
‘It’s Tshabalala … Goal, Bafana Bafana … Goal for South Africa … Goal for all Africa … Jabulila … Rejoice!’ Relive Siphiwe Tshabalala’s wonder strike 10 years on from the historic opening game of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Johannesburg.
Gabriel Jesus scored a late double as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 despite an underwhelming performance from the Selecao in Prague on Tuesday. (more…)
A first-half header from Ramiro Funes Mori and an own goal by Isaac Brizuela saw Argentina claim a 2-0 win over Mexico in an international friendly clash at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba on Friday. (more…)
Neymar would be a better player ‘if he dedicated himself more to playing football’, according to Mexico’s Miguel Layun.
After Russia 2018 was shorn of two of its greatest stars on Saturday, Neymar ensured he would not be joining the exodus of headline talent by dragging Brazil through to the quarter-finals two days later.
Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16.
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.