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Women’s Olympic draw to chart path for LA28 hopefuls

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Women’s Olympic draw to chart path for LA28 hopefuls

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s contenders to reach the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament at Los Angeles 2028 will discover their fate at the Asian Qualifiers Draw on November 12 (Thursday).

To take place at 3pm (GMT+8) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the ceremony comprises a cast of eight that will vie for two direct berths at the ninth occasion of a women’s football competition at the Olympic Games.

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Kuala Lumpur: The 2024 Paris Olympic Games proved to be a tough challenge for the continent's representative in the men's and women's tournaments.

Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq were Asia's flagbearers in the men's event while Japan and Australia were the challengers for the women's tournament.

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Tokyo: Japan Football Association has confirmed that Futoshi Ikeda has left his post as head coach of the women’s national team following the end of his contract.

Ikeda took over from Asako Takakura in 2021 and left after having taken charge of Japan at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.

Swanson strike hands United States women's title against Brazil

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Swanson strike hands United States women's title against Brazil

Paris: Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday's Olympic women's football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson - on her 100th cap - ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena.

It is the first time the USA have taken the Olympic title in 12 years, their gold in Paris adding to those won in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012.

Spain beat France in classic final to win men's gold

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Spain beat France in classic final to win men's gold

Paris: Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men's football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry's hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback.

It had looked as though Spain were going to run away with victory at the Parc des Princes when they recovered from conceding an early goal to lead 3-1 by half-time.

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Lyon: Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-gasp penalty from Alexia Putellas as her team beat World Cup holders Spain 1-0 on Friday to take bronze in the Olympic women's football.

Giulia Gwinn converted a 65th-minute penalty in Lyon to give Germany the lead but Spain had the chance to force extra time when they won a spot-kick of their own right at the end of seven minutes of injury time.

However, former Ballon d'Or winner Putellas had her effort from the spot saved by the heroic Berger as Spain missed out on a medal on their debut appearance at the Olympics.

Rahimi stars as Morocco outclass Egypt to take men's bronze

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Rahimi stars as Morocco outclass Egypt to take men's bronze

Nantes: The prolific Soufiane Rahimi scored twice and captain Achraf Hakimi netted a stunning free-kick as Morocco defeated Egypt 6-0 on Thursday to take Olympic men's football bronze.

Rahimi's brace took him to eight goals at the Olympics, cementing his status as the tournament's top scorer, while Abde Ezzalzouli, Bilal El Khannouss and Akram Nakach also scored in a comprehensive win at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

Hakimi's late strike put the icing on the cake as Morocco claimed a first Olympic football medal, and a first for North Africa.

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Paris: United States and Brazil will meet in the final of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after claiming contrasting wins in Tuesday's last-four ties against Germany and World Cup holders Spain respectively.

United States, record four-time women's football gold medallists, remained on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.

Brazil later won through to their first final since 2008 by unexpectedly getting the better of the reigning world champions with a remarkable 4-2 victory in Marseille.

France set up men's final against Spain

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

France set up men's final against Spain

Lyon: Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as hosts France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time on Monday and set up a Men’s Football Olympic Tournament Paris 2024 final showdown with Spain.

Spain, seeking to win the gold for a second time after emerging champions in 1992 and runners-up in the last edition, edged Morocco 2-1 in the other semi-final.

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Ikeda proud of Japan’s gallant run

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Ikeda proud of Japan’s gallant run

Paris: Japan’s hunt for a medal at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 ultimately came up short but head coach Futoshi Ikeda remained immensely proud of the work put in by his side in the competition.

Trinity Rodman’s extra time winner showed the Nadeshiko a painful exit at the quarter-final stage in what was a repeat of the London 2012 gold medal match where once again the United States emerged as the victors.

However, it was undeniably the Americans’ toughest match at the Paris Games so far with Japan having chances of their own to win the tie, a performance that left Ikeda with a bittersweet feeling.

Rodman breaks Nadeshiko hearts

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Rodman breaks Nadeshiko hearts

Paris: It was heartbreak for Japan in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after they were defeated 1-0 by the United States in the quarter-final tie played on Saturday.

After a goalless 90 minutes at the Parc des Princes, Trinity Rodman struck her third goal of the tournament to end Japan’s gold medal dreams with a stunning effort as the United States stayed in hunt for a fifth gold medal.