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Notable players like Raul Meireles, Bruno Alves and Jose Bosingwa were part of that Portugal side at the 2004 Olympics...

The former Argentina defender lasted just 13 games before his controversial, and at times against-the-rules, training methods came to light

The world champions put in a dismal performance as they began the tournament in Japan, as they were outplayed in every facet of the game

Whether they are established names, future stars or summer transfer targets, there are a host of intriguing players in action at the Games in Japan

The 18-year-old has already established himself in the first team at Sparta Prague having become the third-youngest scorer in Czech top-flight history

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the retired right-back talks about the importance of the Games to his career and all of his compatriots

Stars like Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria and Javier Mascherano were part of that Argentina side at the 2008 Olympics...

The Brazil U-23 team defeated Germany via a penalty shootout in which captain Neymar scored the decisive goal...

The Gunners have completed the signing of Lokonga from Anderlecht, adding to the arrival of Nuno Tavares from Benfica

With no age restrictions in place at the Olympic Games, loads of the game's top stars will be representing their respective nations in Japan

From Phil Neville’s departure to a cancelled send-off game, Great Britain’s women’s football team haven’t had ideal preparation for Tokyo 2020

Many icons of the women's game have records well in their sights this summer at the Tokyo 2020 women's football tournament

The Bianconeri would have reluctantly allowed the prolific Portuguese to leave this summer but Italy's Euro 2020 hero is considered priceless

The Gunners' latest signing was on target as Mikel Arteta's side drew 2-2 at Ibrox in their second pre-season friendly of the summer

The Football Ferns will be missing two of their most important players at Tokyo 2020, but they are determined to help that drive them, not hinder them

The teenager is happy to have the chance to represent his country in Tokyo but his club coach Ronald Koeman is concerned by the threat of burnout

Sweden once boasted the world's best players, including USWNT icons. Its clubs were among Europe's best. But its identity has changed so much since

The Portuguese has proven in recent weeks that he can still talk the talk but, ahead of his first friendly fixture, doubts persists over his methods

The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Hibernian in their first pre-season friendly of the summer

The former PSG and Lyon star went to four Olympic Games, winning two silver medals with one of the best international teams of all time

The 19-year-old shone on his international debut, showing off the effortless glide that has made him a rising star in MLS at Sporting Kansas City

Gareth Southgate's side may have fallen at the final hurdle at Euro 2020, but the Three Lions' production line is showing no sign of slowing down

It's been an absolutely sensational summer of football, culminating in Italy's dramatic defeat of England, but who were the best players on show?

After a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium, the Three Lions missed three times from the spot to hand the Azzurri victory in the shootout

Anita Asante was part of the Lionesses team that reached the final in Euro 2009, where they faced a Germany side who had won the last four tournaments

Forever ingrained into the fabric of the European Championship, the unheralded striker has fallen back into obscurity since his moment in the sun

The legendary defender played in the first ever official game at the new Wembley all the way back in 2007, and showed everyone what he was all about

The Manchester City forward, brought up in the shadow of the national stadium, has led England to the brink of a first trophy in 55 years

After a desperately disappointing 2020-21 campaign, the Qatari-backed club are making a real statement of intent with their summer business