Paris Olympics 2024: Women’s Football – USA vs Germany 3-1

• Sophia Olivia Smith11‎’‎
• Mallory Diane Swanson26‎’‎
• Sophia Olivia Smith44‎’‎
• Lynn Raenie Williams89‎’‎
• Giulia Ronja Gwinn22‎’‎

By Kevin Hand and Manasi Pathak

Published On 28 Jul 202428 Jul 2024

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This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as USA beat Germany 3-1 at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28:Read more

1. Live updates
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3. Lineups

• 6h ago (21:59 GMT)It’s a wrap!The live coverage of USA vs Germany has ended.Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoyed our live updates.For now, it’s a goodbye from me, Manasi Pathak, and my colleague, Kevin Hand.Please follow Al Jazeera’s further coverage of the Paris Olympics 2024.Click here to share on social media
• 6h ago (21:46 GMT)More to come from Al Jazeera SportThe focus now shifts to the men’s Olympic football competition on Tuesday, where Spain will play Egypt and Ukraine will face Argentina. Al Jazeera will bring you live updates from both games.We will also provide live coverage of Wednesday’s match between Australia and USA in the women’s football competition and the men’s basketball match featuring South Sudan and USA.Click here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 7h ago (21:33 GMT)Photos: More images from USA’s victoryUSA’s Sophia Smith celebrates after scoring her side’s first goal [Daniel Cole/AP]Germany’s Giulia Gwinn, right, celebrates scoring the equaliser [Daniel Cole/AP]Germany’s goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger fails to save a goal by USA’s Sophia Smith [Daniel Cole/AP]Trinity Rodman of United States in action with Felicitas Rauch of Germany [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 7h ago (21:19 GMT)Group A remains wide openWith the final round of group games remaining, Group A looks like the most interesting in the women’s Olympic football competition.Colombia lead the standings with three points, sitting above hosts France due to a better goal difference.Defending champions Canada are third with zero points, while New Zealand are at the bottom in the same situation.Canada were handed a six-point deduction by FIFA over a spying scandal but with two wins in two games, they have made up for it.On Wednesday, France play New Zealand and Colombia play Canada.Click here to share on social media
• 7h ago (21:15 GMT)How does Group C look like?Spain, the reigning world champions, lead Group C with six points and have earned a berth in the quarterfinals.Japan are second with three points, above Brazil, possibly because of a higher number of goals scored.Nigeria are bottom with zero points.On Wednesday, Brazil play Spain and Japan play Nigeria.Click here to share on social media
• 7h ago (21:10 GMT)Canada come from behind to beat FranceIn the other group game, Canada have scored a stoppage-time winner to beat France 2-1 in Saint-Etienne.Marie-Antoinette Katoto put France ahead in the 42nd minute, but Jessie Fleming cancelled it out with an equaliser in the 58th.Vanessa Gilles then found the net in the 12th minute of stoppage time to pull off a big upset against the hosts!What a result for the Canadians, who were given a six-point deduction by FIFA after their drone scandal in the build-up to the tournament.This is Canada’s second consecutive win at the Paris Olympics.https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=true&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1817668416645304555&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aljazeera.com%2Fsports%2Fliveblog%2F2024%2F7%2F28%2Flive-usa-vs-germany-paris-olympics-2024-womens-football&sessionId=9ff67a2b89585982fd4a3611b42c28dc9a3daf0d&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px Click here to share on social media
• 7h ago (21:05 GMT)How does Group B look?The USA are in control of the group, sitting in first place with six points from two games. They have qualified for the knockouts.Germany are second with three points, above third-placed Australia due to goal difference.Zambia are at the bottom with zero points.The USA are due to play Australia in their final group game on Wednesday, and Germany play Zambia at the same time.The top two from each of the three groups along with the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarterfinals.Emma Hayes coach of United States celebrates with fans after the match [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 7h ago (20:59 GMT)Full time: USA 4-1 GermanyThe United States are off to the quarterfinals of the Olympic women’s football competition with a second consecutive win at the Paris Games.They have thrashed Germany 4-1 in Marseille, thanks to a brace from Smith and a goal each from Swanson and Williams.The four-time world champions dominated the Germans in Marseille – a solid result on the back of a 3-0 win over Zambia in the opener.The USWNT are proving they are the ones to beat at the 2024 Olympics.Click here to share on social media
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• 7h ago (20:57 GMT)Free kick to GermanyGwinn keeps it low and her shot fails to clear the USA wall.Only a minute to go now.90+4 mins: USA 4-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 7h ago (20:55 GMT)Double change for USAThe Americans are trying to run down the time, as Hayes makes two changes.Rodman and Fox are off. Nighswonger and Krueger are on.90+2 mins: USA 4-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 7h ago (20:53 GMT)Five minutes addedA comeback is out of reach for Germany now, but can they add another goal in stoppage time?90+1 mins: USA 4-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 7h ago (20:52 GMT)GOAL! USA go 4-1 upSubstitute Williams has scored USA’s fourth goal.She finishes a brilliant team move with a left-footed shot from inside the box.She came off the bench only four minutes ago!89 mins: USA 4-1 GermanyLynn Williams celebrates scoring USA’s fourth goal with Mallory Swanson [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 7h ago (20:47 GMT)Berger pulls off one-handed saveGermany keeper Berger stops an effort from Rodman from the edge of the box.And just as I type this, Hayes, finally, makes a few changes.Smith, who scored twice in the first half, is replaced by Williams.85 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 7h ago (20:46 GMT)No subs from USA yet?Hayes has made just one change so far, which was a forced one as Davidson suffered a knock and had to be taken off in the first half.Germany, on the other hand, have made two changes so far.83 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:41 GMT)Corner kick to GermanyGwinn whips the ball into the box but no Germany player can get her head to it. Time is running out for the Germans to bounce back in this contest.78 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:39 GMT)Popp limps offThe German captain seems to have injured her knee and cannot play further in this game. She is being replaced by Senss.Gwinn has the armband now.77 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 8h ago (20:38 GMT)Popp injuredGermany captain Popp is on the ground, holding her knee. She is receiving medical attention as the rest of the players step away for a brief water break.75 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:33 GMT)Impressive second-half display from GermanyGermany have looked much more dangerous in the second half and have had better chances than USA. But a lack of finishing means they are still trailing in Marseille.71 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyUSA coach Emma Hayes instructs her side [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:31 GMT)Chance for GermanyGwinn unleashes a shot from inside the box but it lands safely in the hands of USA keeper Naeher. Earlier, Gwinn scored Germany’s sole goal in the first half.Meanwhile, the Germans have made their first change, bringing on Lohmann for Nusken.67 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:28 GMT)USA’s counterattackAfter Germany fail to create danger from the edge of the box, USA win the ball and attack on the counter.Smith charges on the left wing but her cross is poor as neither Swanson nor Dunn can get to it.66 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 8h ago (20:27 GMT)Big save from NaeherBuhl has an open net to score from point-blank range but she allows Naeher to get over and make a save off the goal line. Schuller has a chance on the rebound but the USA defenders recover.Brilliant last-ditch defending.62 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:22 GMT)Chance for the USA!Rodman plays a cross from the right side but neither Swanson nor Dunn can tap it home from close range. That could have been the USA’s fourth goal!59 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:21 GMT)Back-to-back chances for Germany!Buhl comes charging in from the left side and shoots from inside the box. USA keeper Naeher gets down to comfortably collect her shot at the near post.Moments later, Gwinn’s low shot from close range misses the goal by only a few inches!58 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:19 GMT)USA piling pressure on GermanyBrand gets the ball on the right wing and cuts inside. She tries to find space at the edge of the USA box, but the American defenders close down on her.56 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyUnited States’ Samantha Coffey, left, vies for the ball with Germany’s Sjoeke Nuesken [Daniel Cole/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:11 GMT)Chance for USA!The USA launch a long ball forward for Smith, who makes a run in the box and takes a shot, which is cleared away.The Americans get a corner kick and Lavelle swings the ball into the box, but the German keeper punches it away.47 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (20:07 GMT)Second half beginsThe players are back for the second half in Marseille, where the USA are leading 3-1 against Germany.46 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (19:59 GMT)Photos: A look back at the best images MarseilleTeams and match officials line up during the national anthems before the match [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Germany players pose for a photo before the match as coach Horst Hrubesch looks on [Luisa Gonzalez/ReutersUnited States players line up during the national anthems before the match [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Trinity Rodman of Team USA in action with Felicitas Rauch of Germany [Luisa Gonzalez (Reuters)Click here to share on social media
• 8h ago (19:53 GMT)Half-time: USA 3-1 GermanyThe USA lead 3-1 at the break, thanks to a brace from Smith and another goal from Swanson. Gwinn scored one for the Germans, who have struggled to keep possession.Second half coming up soon.Janina Minge of Germany reacts after Mallory Swanson of United States scores their second goal [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 8h ago (19:51 GMT)Chance for Germany!Nusken heads a cross from Gwinn towards the goal, but it just misses the far post by a couple of inches. So close!45+6 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 8h ago (19:49 GMT)Chance for USAThe pink-haired Rodman sets up Lavelle inside the box with a clever pass, but Lavelle’s chipped effort is collected by the German goalkeeper.45+4 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (19:47 GMT)Seven minutes addedWell, that’s a lot of additional time given we are only into the first half!45+1 mins: USA 3-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 8h ago (19:46 GMT)GOAL! USA go 3-1 up!Smith has added the USA’s third goal!She unleashed a shot from the edge of the box, which took a deflection and then hit the inside of the far post before curving into the net.What a chaotic goal! But the Americans will happily take it.44 mins: USA 3-1 GermanySophia Smith of the USA celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 8h ago (19:44 GMT)Early change for USAUSA coach Hayes has made her first substitution as Davidson is replaced by Sonnett.42 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:39 GMT)Young fans in attendanceThe camera has just panned to the young USA and Germany fans in the stands. What a beautiful atmosphere in Marseille!38 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyGermany fans inside the stadium [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:37 GMT)USA’s counter-attackUSA break on the counter as Smith runs on the left wing and crosses the ball into the Germany box, but it’s headed away by a German defender.37 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:36 GMT)Chance for BrandGermany’s Brand makes a fine run into the USA box but fails to keep hold of the ball as it’s a goal kick to the Americans.34 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:33 GMT)Chance for Gwinn!Germany’s Gwinn runs towards the USA box and unleashes a long-range effort which flies over the bar.The Germans are eager to bridge the deficit.33 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:32 GMT)Naeher savesNaeher punches away a header from Schuller near the post before coming off her line to get on the ground and collect the loose ball.32 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyClick here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 9h ago (19:30 GMT)Swanson’s third goal at the OlympicsThat was Swanson’s third goal at the Paris Olympics. She scored twice in the first half of USA’s 3-0 win over Zambia in the opening game.30 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:28 GMT)GOAL! USA go 2-1 up!Swanson has put the USA back in the lead!Germany’s keeper Berger pulled off a stunning save to keep out Smith’s long-range strike, but Swanson scored on the rebound, poking the ball home at the near post.25 mins: USA 2-1 GermanyMallory Swanson of United States celebrates scoring their second goal with Lindsey Horan of United States [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:25 GMT)USA’s defensive record brokenThe goal by Gwinn is the first the USA have conceded under their new coach Hayes.Meanwhile, Lavelle has just skyed her effort from the edge of the box.25 mins: USA 1-1 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:24 GMT)GOAL! Germany make it 1-1Gwinn has scored the equaliser for Germany! It’s game on in Marseille.Gwinn drilled a low shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner after Nusken set her up with a wonderful pass.The Germans had a muted celebration for this goal – they know their job is far from done!22 mins: USA 1-1 GermanyGiulia Gwinn of Germany celebrates scoring her team’s first goal [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:22 GMT)Mexican waveThe fans at the Marseille Stadium have just burst out into the Mexican wave!21 mins: USA 1-0 GermanyClick here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 9h ago (19:20 GMT)USA dominating GermanyThe tempo and pace of this game have been so high that it’s hard to believe it’s been 20 minutes already!So far, it’s been all USA, who are enjoying 73 percent possession. They are 1-0 up thanks to Smith’s goal.20 mins: USA 1-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:18 GMT)First yellowGermany’s Hendrich picks up the first booking of the game for a foul on goalscorer Smith.18 mins: USA 1-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:17 GMT)Swanson’s effortSwanson makes a good run on the left wing and pounces on the loose ball. She then decides to shoot from a tight angle instead of playing a cross, and the German keeper comfortably collects her shot.16 mins: USA 1-0 GermanyMallory Swanson of Team USA shoots at goal [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:16 GMT)Americans hungry for moreSmith cuts in from the left side before unleashing a shot from the edge of the box that just flew wide of the far post.15 mins: USA 1-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:12 GMT)Australia and Zambia go toe-to-toe in 11 goal thrillerThe other match in USA and Germany’s group has ended in a 6-5 win for Australia against Zambia.The Australians netted the eventual winner in the 90th minute.The Zambians had been 3-1 and 5-2 up in the match.Click here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 9h ago (19:12 GMT)GOAL! USA go 1-0 upSmith finishes off a wonderful team move to send the USA 1-0 up!She poked the ball into the bottom corner from close range after connecting with a cross from the right wing by Rodman.10 mins: USA 1-0 GermanySophia Smith of  the USA celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:09 GMT)Lavelle closes down on BrandGermany’s Brand charges forward from the left wing, but Lavelle shows her pace by stopping her opponent’s move.8 mins: USA 0-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:08 GMT)Germany looking lethalGermany launch a long ball forward from the back before their right winger tries to set up Schuller at the edge of the box. But the Americans do well to clear the danger.7 mins: USA 0-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:05 GMT)Good save by Naeher!USA keeper Naeher dives to her right side to keep out a shot from Schuller following a good team move from the Germans.4 mins: USA 0-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:03 GMT)Chance for GermanySituated in front of the goal, Germany’s forward Nusken takes a swipe at a cross from the left side, but her effort is poor.3 mins: USA 0-0 GermanyClick here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 9h ago (19:02 GMT)USA get the ball rollingEarly signs of attack from the Americans as Smith charges in from the right side before her cross is blocked.2 mins: USA 0-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (19:00 GMT)KICKOFF!Here we go. The match has kicked off in Marseille.1 min: USA 0-0 GermanyClick here to share on social media
• 9h ago (18:54 GMT)Our USA vs Germany poll results are inHere’s how you voted on who you think will win in our featured game:
  • USA – 46%
  • Germany – 54%
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• 9h ago (18:51 GMT)Spain beat Nigeria for to earn Olympic quarterfinal berthSpain, the reigning world champions, have beaten Nigeria 1-0 in a Group C match for their second straight win at the Paris Olympics. The win has secured their spot in the quarterfinals.Alexia Putellas scored in the 85th minute to hand the three points to the Spaniards, who are making their Olympic debut.They defeated Japan 2-1 in their opening game.Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (18:47 GMT)Photos: Germany warming to the taskGermany players during the warm-up before the match [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Horst Hrubesch coach of Germany before the match [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Germany players during the warm-up before the match [Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters]Click here to share on social mediaAdvertisement
• 9h ago (18:47 GMT)Last up for GermanyGermany opened their Olympic account with a 3-0 win against Australia.Hegering, Schuller and Brand scored the goals for the Germans.Click here to share on social media
• 9h ago (18:43 GMT)Last up for USAThe United States beat Zambia 3-0 on the first day of women’s football action at the Paris Olympics 2024.Team USA scored all their goals in the first half of the match at La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes, France, before Zambia had Pauline Zulu shown a straight red in the opening 45 minutes. Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:38 GMT)Which teams have won the most Olympic golds in women’s football? The USA have won the most golds – four – at the women’s football Olympic tournament. They last won gold at the 2012 London Games and settled for a bronze at Tokyo Olympics 2020.Germany, Canada, and Norway have won one gold each. Canada are the defending champions in Paris, having beaten Sweden on penalties in the final at Tokyo. Read more: All you need to know about the women’s Olympic football event Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:33 GMT)Who are the favorites to win the gold in women’s Olympic football? Reigning world champions Spain are favorites to win gold on their Olympic debut. The USA are the co-favorites alongside powerhouses Germany and the host nation, France. Click here to share on social media Advertisement
• 10h ago (18:30 GMT)USA beat Serbia in opening men’s basketball match. More news from the USA camp – the defending Olympic men’s basketball champions, Team USA, began their Paris 2024 campaign with a 118-84 win over Serbia in their Group C opening match on Sunday at Pierre-Mauroy Stadium, near Lille, in northern France. Team USA’s Kevin Durant, returning from injury, topped the scoring with 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field. Serbia’s Nikola Jokic scored 20 for the losing team.The Americans move to the top of Group C with two points after being the first team in the competition to go past the 100-point mark. They play South Sudan next on July 31. Serbia will play Puerto Rico on the same day. Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:25 GMT)World Cup 2.0: Why women’s Olympic football is a must-watch at Paris 2024
  • Manasi Pathak
  Less than a year after the global breakout success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia, a good number of that tournament’s best players are back. This time, the global football epicenter is the Paris Olympics 2024, with 12 teams fighting for the gold medal. World champions Spain are among the favorites to taste glory, even though the team is making its Olympic debut in the French capital, while perennial heavyweights the USA are looking for redemption after suffering their worst-ever World Cup result. Team USA’s neighbors Canada are the defending Olympic champions after they did the unthinkable at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, defeating highly-favored Sweden in the gold medal match. Disappointingly, the Swedes are not taking part in the Paris 2024 Olympics after failing to qualify. Joining them on the absentees list are the United Kingdom, who couldn’t secure an Olympic berth through the inaugural Women’s Nations League. With senior professional players and full-strength squads, the 12-team women’s Olympic football event offers a star-studded and premier global football competition of the highest quality when compared to the 16-team men’s event, which is restricted to under-23 players with an allowance for only three over-age professional players. The fan interest in women’s Olympic football competition is expected to be higher than ever, thanks to the success of the 2023 World Cup, which attracted record global television viewing figures. Read the full story here.Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:20 GMT)Paris Olympics 2024 controversy puts focus on ‘sexist’ women’s sports kits The official Nike kits for American women competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics have been slammed as “a costume born of patriarchal forces” by one track athlete and “treating women as second-class citizens” by a commentator on Nike’s Instagram page because of the skimpy nature of the swimming costumes and leotards. Meanwhile, France has been criticized for its decision to bar its sportswomen from wearing the hijab.Although the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has allowed international athletes to wear the hijab, French sportswomen will still be barred from exercising the right to wear the outfits of their choice during the Summer Olympics, which started on Friday and continue until August 11.Whether it’s a question of sexist outfits or a ban on the headscarf worn by some Muslim women, directives can impinge on women’s freedoms and needs, activists say. Women should be allowed to wear outfits they feel comfortable in, they say.We take a look at the debate around women’s attire in athletics.Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:15 GMT)USA: A team in transition With a new coach at its helm and a squad featuring upcoming stars, a new-look Team USA is competing at the Olympics.England’s Emma Hayes has been hired to turn around the team’s fortunes and the experienced coach could be a breath of fresh air that the American women’s game needs.Hayes, who led Chelsea to seven Women’s Super League titles, took over the reins just before the Olympics, although her appointment was announced late last year after Vlatko Andonovski resigned in the wake of their bitter World Cup exit.After successive triumphs in 2015 and 2019, Team USA was expected to complete a “three-peat” of titles at the 2023 World Cup, but the Americans were knocked out in the last 16, losing to Sweden on penalties.The pressure is on Hayes as she manages a team trying to find its way back to the top of the world rankings, having slipped to their lowest-ever spot (fifth). There is also pride on the line for the four-time world champions.Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:10 GMT)Player to watch: USA’s captain HoranHoran, the versatile 30-year-old midfielder, was part of the USA team that lost their semifinal match to Canada at Tokyo 2020 but experienced the podium finish with a 4-3 win against Australia in the bronze medal match.It made up in some way for the defeat on penalties, in which Horan scored her spot kick, to Sweden four years previous at the quarterfinal stage.Having previously scored 46 goals in 58 games for Paris Saint-Germain, Horan last year returned to France with Lyon following a seven-year stint in the NWSL with Portland Thorns, where she helped her side to the championship in 2017 and was named the league’s most valuable player the following season.Read more: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024Lindsey Horan is the captain of the USA, the most successful team in the short history of women’s football at the Olympics with four golds, two silvers and one bronze [Carmen Mandato/USSF/Getty Images for USSF]Click here to share on social media Advertisement
• 10h ago (18:05 GMT)Germany make one change from last game Germany coach Horst Hrubesch has made only one change from the team that defeated Australia 3-0 in the opening match, bringing in defender Rauch to replace Sarai Linder in the backline. The Germans will line up in a 4-4-2 shape with Schuller and Nusken leading the attack. Captain Popp is in the midfield. Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (18:02 GMT)USWNT unchanged from last game USA coach Emma Hayes has stuck with the same team that lined up in their 3-0 win over Zambia in the Olympic opener. The USWNT will play in a 4-1-2-3 formation, featuring a front three of Smith, Swanson and Rodman. Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (17:57 GMT)The official Germany team sheet Germany: Ann-Katrin Berger, Kathrin Hendrich, Marina Hegering, Janina Minge, Lea Schuller, Sjoeke Nusken, Alexandra Popp, Giulia Gwinn, Jule Brand, Klara Buhl, Felicitas Rauch. Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (17:51 GMT)One other women’s football result from Sunday Colombia beat New Zealand 2-0 in Lyon in Group A, in which hosts France play reigning Olympic champions Canada later.The Canadians are in turmoil after being deducted six points on Saturday for the spying scandal that led to coach Bev Priestman being suspended for a year by FIFA.Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (17:51 GMT)The official USA team sheetUSA: Alyssa Naeher, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Trinity Rodman, Crystal Dunn, Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle, Sam Coffey.Click here to share on social media Advertisement
• 10h ago (17:50 GMT)USA vs Germany lineups coming up Hi everybody, this is Manasi Pathak and I will be bringing you the live updates from now on. First, the USA and Germany lineups will be announced in the next 10 minutes. Watch this space to find out the team news.Click here to share on social media
• 10h ago (17:44 GMT)Japan shock Brazil in Group C Momoko Tanikawa scored a stunning 96th-minute winner as Japan netted twice in injury time to come from behind and beat Brazil 2-1 on Sunday. Japan, the 2012 silver medalists, were staring at a second straight defeat in Group C that would have left them in serious danger of a first-round exit after Jhennifer put Brazil ahead early in the second half.But captain Saki Kumagai rolled in a 92nd-minute penalty to equalise at the Parc des Princes in Paris before 19-year-old substitute Tanikawa’s incredible first-time shot from 30 metres sailed over the goalkeeper and in for the winner.The result means Japan and Brazil – silver medallists in 2004 and 2008 – are now level on three points after two matches. World Cup holders Spain also have three points before playing Nigeria later in Nantes.Japan squandered a first penalty in stoppage time at the end of the opening half, as Mina Tanaka’s weak kick was easily saved by Lorena in the Brazil goal after Rafaelle was penalised for handball.Brazil then went ahead on 56 minutes as veteran star Marta, playing at her sixth Olympics, sent a superb ball in behind for Ludmila, who teed up Jhennifer to fire in. It looked as though that would be that – but Japan won another spot kick for handball following a VAR review, this time by Yasmim, as the game went into injury time.Kumagai made no mistake from the spot to level matters for Japan, who lost 2-1 to Spain in their first outing. But Japan were not finished, as Tanikawa pounced on a loose pass by Rafaelle to score the jaw-dropping winner.Click here to share on social media
• 11h ago (17:37 GMT)Basket Pour Toutes: Fighting against France’s sports and Olympics hijab banParis, France – Diaba Konate was a rising star in French basketball.Called up by the French Federation of Basketball (FFBB) at 17, she went on to play in the national youth teams in three major tournaments, reaching the finals of the U18 European Championship and the Youth Olympic Games in 2018, and winning a gold medal at the 2019 World Beach Games.At the time, the sky was the limit.She moved to the United States on a full scholarship to play with UC Irvine, surpassing 1,000 points in her collegiate career after scoring a season-high 20 against UC Santa Barbara in February 2023.Now 24, Konate dreams of playing for France again, but it has become a trickier proposition.What’s stopping Konate from another national call-up isn’t her potential – it’s that two years ago, she started wearing a hijab, a headscarf worn by many Muslim women to cover the hair and neck.“I never thought it would be a big hindrance”, Konate told Al Jazeera, recalling how little changed when she started wearing it in the US at 22.But when she wanted to play in a tournament in France that summer, match organisers told her she could only do it if she took off her hijab.Read more: France’s secularism rule is forcing female Muslim basketball players to choose between faith and the gameClick here to share on social media
• 11h ago (17:13 GMT)What is breaking as an Olympic sport?The dance that sprung up on the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s thanks to New York City’s African American community is making its way to the Paris Olympics 2024.Breaking, also known as breakdancing by those outside the breaking community, is the only new sport to debut at the Summer Games in France. Here is all to know about the sport.What is breaking?
  • Breaking is an urban, improvisational dance technique, typically performed to hip-hop music with drum breaks.It comprises four kinds of movements: top-rock, down-rock, power moves and freezes.The roots of breaking lie in the emergence of hip-hop culture in the United States.The 1990s saw the first international breaking competitions.Currently, the Red Bull BC One, which first started in 2004, is the sport’s most prestigious annual breaking championship.World DanceSport Federation has been the sport’s official governing body since 2018.Breaking was introduced in the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2018.
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• 11h ago (17:00 GMT)An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportationMontreal, Canada – As he took his place at the starting line, sprinter Tamarri Lindo felt his knees begin to wobble.In seconds, a pistol would fire, signalling to the eight competitors that the race was on — that it was time to jolt forward and dash across the 110-metre (120-yard) track.Lindo could feel the rubber-coated turf beneath his feet, pushing against the thin fabric of his cleats as he approached the starting block at lane six.Before him stood 10 hurdles: metal frames spaced evenly across the track. If he could leap over each one — and do it quickly — he stood a chance of joining Canada’s Olympic track and field team. If not, his Olympic dreams would be over for the year.But there was a bigger obstacle weighing on Lindo’s mind.Just one day prior, an officer from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) had telephoned with instructions for Lindo to report for his final deportation proceedings. He had less than two weeks to pack up and leave the country.Read more: A dream deferredClick here to share on social media
• 11h ago (16:45 GMT)Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics?As Israel’s national football team took the field for their opening game of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Thursday, their national anthem was greeted with boos from sections of the audience.Chants of “Free Palestine” rang out.Israel’s 88 athletes are among more than 10,500 sportspeople from some 200 countries who will participate in the Olympics, which formally kicked off with the opening ceremony on Friday. In Paris, Israeli athletes will receive round-the-clock protection from a specialist elite unit of French police, in addition to their own enhanced security measures.The country’s participation in the games amid its brutal war on Gaza, in which more than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed, has provoked criticism of Olympics organisers, who have a long history of banning nations deemed to have indulged in acts that contravene the spirit of the games. Two countries will be absent from this year’s Olympics: Russia and Belarus, as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine.Those demanding the ban say Israel, which has been accused of genocide by South Africa in its case at the International Court of Justice, must face the consequences of its actions.Read more about the 13 countries banned from the Olympics in the past for reasons such as war, doping, political stances or violations of IOC rules.Click here to share on social media
• 12h ago (16:26 GMT)Opening ceremony with a twistThe games were officially declared “open” on Friday by French President Emmanuel Macron at a ceremony in the French capital.It was the first time an opening ceremony was not staged inside the Olympic stadium.Instead, the spectacle was staged on the River Seine, with the torch lit in a cauldron close to La Louvre, while the Olympic flag was raised below the Eiffel Tower.The Olympic cauldron is seen after being lit during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 [File: Mike Blake/Reuters]Click here to share on social media
• 12h ago (16:08 GMT)Welcome to our live coverageHello and welcome to our live coverage of the United States against Germany in Group B of the women’s football event at the Paris Olympics 2024.I’m Kevin Hand and I’ll bring you all the build-up to the match at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.Manasi Pathak will then bring you the full text commentary of the game that kicks off at 9pm local time (19:00 GMT).Both sides opened with resounding wins, making this a crunch match in the group stage.Click here to share on social media

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