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Rio 2016 Olympic champions, 10 years on, where Brazil’s gold-medal squad are now

Brazil’s historic first men’s Olympic football gold turns 10 this Thursday. At Rio 2016, the final against Germany finished 1-1 after extra time, then Weverton saved Petersen’s penalty and Neymar...

From Olympic Gold To Today: What Happened To Brazil’s Tokyo 2020 XI?

Five years ago, at what were the delayed 2020 Olympic Games played in 2021 in Japan, Brazil were crowned champions, winning the gold medal for the second time in their...

Adhemar Ferreira da Silva's Olympic gold and world record in 1952

Seventy-four years ago, on July 23, 1952, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva made history in Brazilian sport by breaking the world record in the triple jump and winning the gold medal...

Jose Andrade: The Death of Football’s First Global Superstar

Like most pioneers in any profession, the path to sustained success is not always clear or been seen before.In part one, the birth of a star who pioneered the beautiful...

Steve Cherundolo takes U.S. Olympic team role with eye on LA 2028 youth pipeline

U.S. Soccer named Steve Cherundolo as Olympic team coach Wednesday, tasking the former LAFC boss with developing the under-23s ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The appointment completes a...

Jose Andrade: The Rise of Football’s First Global Superstar

The word ‘star’ is a term thrown around a lot in today’s game, especially as the world is captivated by the greatest show on earth: The World Cup.However, very few...

😱Shock, the IOC lifts Russia's ban for the 2028 Games

The Olympic Committee has adopted this measure, although there are still issues to be discussed ahead of Los Angeles.Major worldwide news that will take effect for the Los Angeles 2028...

Herbert Hainer: 'Munich is a global sports city with heart'

Unique events deserve unique settings – in this case, from SAP Garden to the Stone Hall at Nymphenburg Palace. Thursday was dedicated to Munich’s bid for the 2036, 2040 or...

Baldini hints Italy could take Donnarumma and Esposito to 2028 Olympics

Interim Italy national team head coach Silvio Baldini has explained why he has called Gianluigi Donnarumma and Francesco Pio Esposito into his youthful squad for the upcoming international friendlies in...