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Olympics Women's Football Final Preview: Brazil v USA

20 August 2008 | About Dave Farrar

Eurosport's football commentator Dave Farrar has been mightily impressed by Brazil throughout the tournament. How does he think they'll fare in Thursday's final? Read on...... Read more | Comment now

Olympics Day 11 Preview: Ronaldinho vs Messi as old foes meet

19 August 2008 | About Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes previews a day in which the 1500m is likely to be the top attraction. Also, in the football, there's a clash of the South American giants.... Read more | Comment now

Olympics Betting: Women's football

5 August 2008 | About Dave Farrar

On the morning when the FA announced that Britain will enter a team in the men's football at the London Olympics in 2012, the Beijing games kicks off with the Women's tournament. Dave Farrar fills us in.... Read more | Comment now

Olympics Football Preview: Men's groups

1 August 2008 | About Dave Farrar

Dave Farrar looks at the groups and predicts who will be qualifying for the knockout stages and who will be going home early.... Read more | Comment now

Olympics Preview, Mens Football: Top clubs' loss is our gain

1 August 2008 | About Dave Farrar

While the Argentine defence provide a solid platform for the attacking verve of Riquelme and Messi, Serbia boast one of the fittest squads and a never say die attitude which makes them a good in-play bet, says Dave Farrar.... Read more | Comment now

Olympic Soccer: Fergie in line for London 2012 role?

24 July 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

British footballers are staying away from Beijing while other leading nations send some of the world's finest players. Ralph Ellis wonders if a certain knight of the realm could really lead a GB team at London 2012.... Read more | Comment now

Soccer Olympics Preview: High-scoring, one-sided and no England

10 July 2008 | About Editor

Olympic soccer showcases stars of the future and provides a swansong for the likes of Filippo Inzaghi while the women's games offers memorable routs and defensive gaffes.... Read more | Comment now