Olympics

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.

Antony Lozano Colon Anthony Lozano says his goal celebration in Honduras' 1-1 draw with Argentina was in response to racist comments by an opponent.

Hope Solo Abby Wambach was unhappy with United States goalkeeper Hope Solo's comments about Sweden at Rio 2016.

Neymar Brazil star Neymar is causing headaches for Honduras coach Jorge Luis Pinto ahead of their Rio Olympics clash.

Brazil's bid for a first Olympics football gold medal remains on track thanks to Neymar, while Germany also won.