The Olympics have somewhat of a storied past with football, having featured some big names and gripping entertainment in their time. Over the years, as it has developed, fierce battles for Olympic gold from national teams also take place. Whereas Olympic football now offers the perfect platform for rising stars and grizzled veterans alike with […]
If you ever visit Portugal, the sheer omnipresence in which football exists throughout every nook and cranny of its life-force will hit home like a slap to your senses. For many years Portuguese football for me is more than just the game. The pride, community and history all in one sport. Their games won, their […]
The Olympics was a pivotal moment for it. Women took to the Olympic pitch for the first time at Atlanta in 1996. At the time it was a landmark occasion, and since then interest in the sport has only increased. Throughout the years, there have been exceptional matches and moments. With some amazing group games […]
The World Cup was not the only time Brazil demonstrated an insatiable appetite for football, forever in demand throughout their Olympic history. An ongoing example of this fervor is the Brazilian Olympic football team, with a history older than most nations and always aiming to inspire future generations. The journey to Olympic greatness is one […]
India’s connection to football runs deep, and dates back to the early 20th century. Despite numerous highs and lows throughout the history of Indian football, no story can be more compelling than that regarding an Olympic medal. The Olympics is the biggest stage they can ever reach and that has always been an aspiration for […]
Let the picture flood your mind with electric ambiance, echoes of cheers all around the stadium and amazing demonstration if skill and determination— this is what Olympic qualifiers football is about. The full qualification process for Olympic football is bloodthirsty, the end goal of a gold medal brings out nothing but celebration from every nation. […]
Spain are just one of a few talented young players coming through for the Spanish side. This group encompasses both the experienced hand of Juan Miranda and the youngsters like Nico Williams. Together, they have achieved what many nations envy Spain for. No matter what the tournament, be it a semi-final of the World Cup […]
Hey there, football fans! If you are anything like I am, then the thrill of the Olympic Games always has your heart pounding – especially when it comes to football. This time, the focus in on the French Olympic football team, which has two black players, Anthony Martial and Ibrahima Konate. The French Team – […]
A glorious hybrid of history meets sport – providing the games’ grandeur with football appeal, Olympic Football. The sport made its Olympic debut in the 1900 Paris Games — a precursor of things to come with trampoline becoming an established event on the Olympic programme. Great Britain dominated the early years, winning gold in 1908 […]
