Olympics

Lionel Messi Cuccittini Lionel Messi will focus on the Copa America rather than represent Argentina at the Rio Olympics, Gerardo Martino has confirmed.

Neymar Gabriel Jesus is reportedly attracting the attention of numerous top clubs in Europe and Neymar would like to see him at Barcelona.

Winner in London four years ago, long-distance athlete Mo Farah is hoping to do the same in Rio de Janeiro.

Hope Solo Veteran goalkeeper Hope Solo has responded after being suspended and dropped by the United States Soccer Federation.

Neymar Gerard Pique says Barcelona team-mate Neymar has earned some extra holiday after firing Brazil to their maiden Olympic gold medal.

Having gestured to Brazilian fans with seven fingers after Germany lost the gold medal match, Robert Bauer offered his apologies.

Sven Bender Sven and Lars Bender have been named in Germany's squad for the Olympics, along with Max Meyer, Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry.

Renato Soares de Oliveira Augusto Brazil included Renato Augusto and Wallace in their 18-man squad for the Rio Olympics.

Neymar Hosts Brazil were held to a goalless draw by 10-man South Africa on Thursday, with Neymar conceding that the result was far from ideal.

Portugal got the better of Argentina, while South Korea thrashed Fiji as the men's Olympic football tournament began on Thursday.