Olympics

Antonio Conte John Obi Mikel has been frozen out of the Chelsea team under Antonio Conte and feels his participation in the Olympics is a factor.

Neymar Neymar wants to represent Brazil at the Rio Games but Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is cautious over an excessive off-season.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to try to add Rio 2016 gold to his medal collection, according to Portugal Olympic coach Rui Jorge.

Gerardo Martino Argentina coach Gerardo Martino has included a few surprise names in his preliminary squad for Rio 2016.

Carlos Bledorn Verri Dunga is set to use their Copa America warm-up friendlies to also trial Fred and Felipe Anderson, with the 2016 Olympics on his mind.

Bradley Smith Brad Smith could miss Australia's qualifiers for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Frederico Rodrigues Santos Brazil and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred cannot play in CONMEBOL-sanctioned competitions until June next year under a doping ban.

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

New Zealand Football is still looking to appeal the decision that saw them thrown out of men's qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games.