Olympics

Hope Solo Hope Solo received a six-month ban for her comments directed at Sweden after USA's shock quarter-final exit at Rio 2016.

Brazil's 4-0 Olympics win over Denmark means the players can feel under a little less pressure, forward Gabriel Jesus has said.

Carlos Bledorn Verri Dunga's sacking as Brazil coach means Rogerio Micale will take charge of the Under-23 side at Rio 2016, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

Angel Correa missed a penalty as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Honduras, a result that sends them out of the Olympics.

The United States and Brazil are among the nations into the quarter-finals of the women's football at the Rio Olympics.

Neymar Neymar is likely to have to choose between representing Brazil at the Copa America or Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Gerardo Martino Despite another final defeat at the Copa America Centenario, Gerardo Martino will lead Argentina in their quest for gold in Brazil.

Argentina revealed their 18-man squad for the Olympics on Wednesday, with Julio Olarticoechea to take charge.

Henrik Larsson Helsingborgs boss Henrik Larsson has blocked his son Jordan from playing for Sweden at Rio 2016 due to injury woes at the Allsvenskan club.

Neymar Jamaican duo Elaine Thompson and Usain Bolt lit up the track, while Kaori Icho made history by winning her fourth gold medal.