Olympics Games news

With flicks and tricks aplenty, Brazil's five-a-side football team are bringing a touch of samba magic to the Paralympics as they target a fifth straight gold in Tokyo.

The focus of the sporting world shifts to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following the Tokyo Olympics, with lingering questions over Covid safety and human rights.

Despite so much success with Barcelona, Dani Alves claimed Olympic gold to be his greatest success.

Brazil defended the Olympic title they claimed in Rio, as they beat Spain 2-1 in extra-time with a goal from Malcom. The Brazilians, who already won in Rio 2016, will stand on the top of the podium to receive their second Olympic gold medal in a row.

Malcom scored in the 109th minute against Spain to put Brazil 2-1 up in the final of the men's football at the Tokyo Olympics. The ex-Barca player left Jesus Vallejo in the dust to finish past Unai Simon from the angle, as Brazil went on to win the match by that scoreline.

Join us for live coverage of the men's Olympic final between Brazil and Spain at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. Who will be crowned with the gold medal?

Christine Sinclair, the all-time leading scorer in international football, enjoyed the crowning moment of her career Friday as Canada won Olympic gold for the first time.

Stephanie Labbe was the hero for Canada as her shoot-out saves ensured their first ever gold at the Games in women's football.

The bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics has found itself an owner. Mexico cruised past Japan 3-1 thanks to goals from Cordova, Vasquez and Vega. Mitoma scored a late consolation for the hosts, but they eventually finished empty handed.

Marco Asensio managed to score the only goal of the game in the 115th minute and that was enough to knock out Japan and fight for the Olympic gold against Brazil. A hard-fought match ended in extra time and the Spaniards will play their third final at the Olympic Games. The final between Spain and Brazil will be played on 7th August.

After the two teams could not be separated after 120 minutes, Brazil eventually eliminated Mexico on penalties as they go for gold.

Join us for live coverage of the men's Olympic semi-final between Japan and Spain at the Saitama Stadium. The winners will face Brazil in the final!

Brazil could have taken the lead against Mexico after the referee gave a controversial penalty for a foul on Douglas Luiz. Esquivel made contact with Douglas Luiz, but the Brazilian went down very easily. The VAR stepped in and the referee overturned his call.

Join us for live coverage of the men's Olympic semi-final between Mexico and Brazil at the Kashima Stadium in Kashima. The winners will face hosts Japan or Spain in the final.

Brazil will meet Mexico in the Olympics semi-finals, while Spain's remarkable win over the Ivory Coast set up a clash with Japan.