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Sparks Fly As Olympics Football Event Kicks Off

Jul 25, 2024

The Paris Olympics football event is off to a dramatic start, with favourites Argentina suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat to Morocco.

The match was also marred by crowd trouble, that forced the game to be suspended for two hours, before the final few minutes were completed in an empty stadium.

Argentina also had a crucial equalizer controversially ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee.

In other selected results Spain defeat Uzbekistan 2-1…Japan overcame Paraguay 5-0…while hosts France beat the USA 3-0.

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In other developments, Man City boss Pep Guardiola says he cant be sure if Ederson will still be at the club after this summer.

Guardiola adds that he would like the goalkeeper to stay, but the decision is out of his hands.

This, amid intense speculation linking Ederson with a big money move to the Saudi Pro League.

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Speaking of keepers, Chelsea are reported to have submitted an opening bid for Villareal shot-stopper Filip Jorgensen.

The Blues are still without an established number one, heading into the new season.

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And, Ricardo Calafiori is edging closer to a move to Arsenal…with the Bologna and Italy defender set to have his medical with the Gunners shortly.