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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Di Maria, Argentine guardian Angel
Saturday 23 August 2008
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Golden moment for Argentina
Saturday 23 August 2008
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Angel delivers Argentina gold
Saturday 23 August 2008
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Messi: No favourites in a final
Friday 22 August 2008
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Nigeria and Argentina meet again
Friday 22 August 2008
Argentina meet Nigeria in the Olympic Football Tournament final on Saturday, a re-run of the legendary gold medal decider in 1996.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
96ers await Beijing replay
Friday 22 August 2008
Ahead of a classic re-match, FIFA.com talks to a pair of stars from the unforgettable 1996 gold-medal game between Nigeria and Argentina.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Siasia: We've been through hell
Thursday 21 August 2008
On the eve of the final with Argentina, Nigeria coach Samson Siasia speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about his side's successes and struggles.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Pele dismayed by Brazil performance
Thursday 21 August 2008
Pele has criticised Brazil's Olympic campaign, saying they need to work hard to form a team rather than relying on individual talent.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Nigeria aim to stop 'genius' Messi
Thursday 21 August 2008
Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has admitted that finding a way to stop Argentina star Lionel Messi will be his side's main task in the Olympic final....
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina settle old score
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Speaking to FIFA.com, Juan Roman Riquelme and Javier Mascherano agreed their semi-final win over Brazil was "just what was needed."
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Obinna: Written in the stars
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Nigeria captain Victor Obinna believes that it is the team's destiny to win the gold medal in the men's Olympic final, as they did in Atlanta in 1996....
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Jubilant Argentina eye big prize
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Any win over Brazil is treasured, and Argentina's semi-final victory over their bitter South American rivals has given their players huge confidence...
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Gold awaits Nigeria or Argentina
Tuesday 19 August 2008
After a goal-packed evening at the Men's Olympic Football Tournament, Argentina and Nigeria will contest Saturday's showdown for gold.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Aguero inspires Brazilian demise
Tuesday 19 August 2008
Scoring two and setting up the third, Sergio Aguero was the star of Argentina's comprehensive 3-0 defeat of Brazil in their Beijing semi-final.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Batista: Argentina can match Brazil
Monday 18 August 2008
The Albiceleste coach was in optimistic mood when he spoke to FIFA.com just hours ahead of the big semi-clash against Brazil in Beijing.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Old foes aim big in Beijing
Monday 18 August 2008
A place in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament final awaits for the winners of the contest between holders Argentina and arch-rivals Brazil.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Romero gets his chance
Sunday 17 August 2008
The Argentinian shotstopper has stepped in after an injury to Getafe keeper Oscar Ustari. "I know I can do a good job," he told FIFA.com.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Messi sets up Brazil semi
Saturday 16 August 2008
Lionel Messi played a starring role as Argentina overcame the Netherlands in extra time to set up a semi-final against arch-rivals Brazil.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Riquelme: A unique experience
Friday 15 August 2008
In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com the Argentinian talks about the Olympics, the Albiceleste squad and his dream of winning gold.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Gold rush gathers pace in China
Thursday 14 August 2008
With clashes between historic foes and regional rivals, FIFA.com brings you the lowdown on the last-eight of the Men's Olympic Football Tournament.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentinian joy meets Asian misery
Wednesday 13 August 2008
All four Asian hopefuls are out of the Men's Olympic Football Tournament, but there was a proud new Olympic record for Argentina.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina ease through on top
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Ezequiel Lavezzi's penalty and a Diego Buonanotte free-kick proved enough for Argentina to beat Serbia and finish top of Group A.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Who will join Argentina?
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Côte d'Ivoire, Australia and Serbia all have designs on the second qualifying berth from Group A, which is set for a thrilling denouement this Wedne...
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Lavezzi true to his word
Monday 11 August 2008
The Albiceleste striker fulfilled his young boy's wishes by opening his tournament account in Argentina's narrow win over Australia.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Three is the magic number
Sunday 10 August 2008
Argentina, Brazil and Italy were indebted to their three-men strike forces as they all eased into in the quarters of the Men's Olympic finals.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Lavezzi stunner sinks Aussies
Sunday 10 August 2008
Argentina only managed a slender 1-0 win against a defensive Australia in Shanghai, but the deciding goal was certainly worth waiting for.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Showtime in Shanghai
Friday 8 August 2008
Argentina could secure qualification from Group A in their match with Australia, while there is no room for error for Côte d'Ivoire.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
All smiles for Messi and Ronnie
Thursday 7 August 2008
The two biggest names at the 2008 Olympic Football Tournament got off to a good start, but all eyes ended up on the new jewel in Italy's crown.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Messi sinks brave Ivorians
Thursday 7 August 2008
Lionel Messi scored one and set up another as Argentina escaped with a 2-1 victory from a thrilling encounter with Côte d'Ivoire.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Mascherano targets golden double
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Having won one at Athens 2004, the Liverpool midfielder tells FIFA.com how he hopes to become the first Argentine to win two gold medals.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
FIFA disappointed by CAS decision
Wednesday 6 August 2008
FIFA is disappointed by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the mandatory release of U-23 players for Beijing 2008.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina enter with rematch
Tuesday 5 August 2008
Argentina get their Olympic title defence under way against Côte d'Ivoire after Australia and Serbia kick off the first Men's matchday in China.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Referee appointments for opening games
Tuesday 5 August 2008
The German referee Wolfgang Stark will officiate the match between Côte d'Ivoire and Argentina on Wednesday 7 August 2008 in Shanghai.
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Have Your Say
Who will bring home the gold?
Saturday 2 August 2008
The Olympics field is full of teams that think they can take gold. FIFA.com wants to know who you think will win it all at Beijing 2008.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Mixed bunch prepare for battle
Friday 1 August 2008
In the wake of the announcement of the squad lists' for Beijing 2008, FIFA.com took a closer look at the players set to do battle for Olympic glory....
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Men's Olympic lists announced
Thursday 31 July 2008
One week from the Beijing 2008 kick-off, FIFA.com reveals the names of the male players who will be battling it out for Olympic gold medals.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Old heads primed for action
Thursday 31 July 2008
FIFA.com runs the rule over the over-age players who will be lending their valuable experience in the battle for gold at Beijing 2008.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina edge Japan in the rain
Tuesday 29 July 2008
Argentina posted a 1-0 win over Japan in their last Olympic warm-up match, although the contest was called off in the second half due to heavy rain....
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
North keen for Aussie revenge
Wednesday 23 July 2008
One of the few players competing in his second Olympic Games in Beijing, Jade North knows all about facing tournament favourites Argentina.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina all the rage
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Defending champions Argentina, likely to field two of world football's most exciting and in-demand youngsters, loom as the team to beat in Beijing....
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
River youngster making waves
Tuesday 22 July 2008
Though Messrs Messi, Aguero and Riquelme are dominating coverage of their bid, Argentina have another ace up their sleeve in Diego Buonanotte.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Clarification on player releases
Friday 11 July 2008
What are the rules on releasing players called up for Beijing 2008? Can clubs refuse to release these players? FIFA.com clarifies the situation....
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Stage set for Messi to thrill
Saturday 5 July 2008
Cruyff, Maradona, Rijkaard, Veron... a host of celebrities have been queuing up to praise Lionel Messi as he prepares to thrill in Beijing.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina set for repeat performance
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Defending champions Argentina, fielding two of world football's most exciting youngsters, look the team to beat again at the Beijing Olympics.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Onwards and upwards for Garay
Thursday 12 June 2008
Ezequiel Garay has already packed plenty into his short career. Now a Real Madrid star, the Argentinian is eyeing more glory at Beijing 2008.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Favourites and dark horses collide
Monday 21 April 2008
FIFA.com looks back at an intriguing Olympic draw that left the favourites for the men's title facing some potentially dangerous opponents.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Coaches offer draw reaction
Sunday 20 April 2008
A selection of coaches from teams in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament Beijing 2008 field gave their thoughts on the group draw.
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Olympic Football Tournaments
Fates set to be learned
Saturday 19 April 2008
Sixteen men's and 12 women's teams will discover their first-phase rivals when the draw for the Olympic Football Tournaments is made on Sunday.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Sixteen teams, one dream
Wednesday 2 April 2008
After several months of keen anticipation, FIFA.com can bring you the names of all those nations set to chase gold at Beijing 2008.
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Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Argentina eyeing golden double
Friday 25 January 2008
Under former FIFA World Cup winner Sergio Batista, the Albiceleste are set on repeating their 2004 Olympic success with an all-star senior trio.
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