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Sat, 23 Aug, 2008 23:05:01 GMT

Angel Di Maria scored a glorious winner as Argentina defeated Nigeria 1-0 on Saturday to claim a second successive Olympic football gold medal. In a game which was otherwise... (read more)

Fri, 22 Aug, 2008 22:07:47 GMT

A double from Manchester City striker Jo helped Brazil claim the bronze medal in the Olympic football tournament with a 3-0 win over Belgium in Friday’s third place match. ... (read more)

Tue, 19 Aug, 2008 20:10:54 GMT

Sergio Aguero struck twice in the space of five second-half minutes as defending champions Argentina defeated archrivals Brazil 3-0 to advance to the finals of the Olympic football tournament... (read more)

Sun, 17 Aug, 2008 15:52:41 GMT

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 extra-time victory over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Olympic football tournament yesterday.   The Barca phenomenon gave the defending... (read more)

Thu, 14 Aug, 2008 05:39:19 GMT

Promise Isaac and Victor Obinna struck to earn Nigeria a 2-1 victory over the United States, taking the Africans through to the quarterfinals – as Group B winners – at the expense of the... (read more)

Sun, 10 Aug, 2008 19:35:00 GMT

Brazil, Italy, and defending champions Argentina all b ooked their places in the quarterfinals of the Olympic football competition with their second wins in as many games today.   Brazil... (read more)