The sixth Olympic women's football tournament kicks off the Games in Brazil on Wednesday. European contenders Sweden, Germany and France will all be hoping to emulate 2000 gold medallists Norway. We profile the European contenders.FRANCEGroup G opponents: v Colombia (Wednesday, Belo Horizonte), v US (Saturday, Belo Horizonte), v New Zealand (Tuesday, Salvador)Previous Olympics: 2012 fourth placeKey fact: France coach Philippe Bergeroo was in the squad that won the 1984 UEFA European Championship, the same year Les Bleus also claimed men's Olympic football gold under Hen... UEFA.com - News
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Which Champions League players are at Rio 2016?
Captained by Neymar, hosts Brazil will aim to win gold for the first time when the Rio 2016 men's football tournament begins on Thursday. The Olympic Games is the only major title the Seleção have yet to capture and in the 24-year-old Barcelona forward the South American side have arguably the standout name in the 16-nation competition. Which teams are in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament?Europe: Denmark, Germany, Portugal, SwedenAfrica: Algeria, Nigeria, South AfricaAsia: Iraq, Japan, Korea RepublicNorth, Central America and Caribbean: Honduras, Mexico (holders) Oceania
Victory ‘like a dream’ for France
France won their fourth Women's U19 title with a 2-1 defeat of SpainGrace Geyoro "screamed" when she scored first goalGeyoro delighted to emulate France's 2016 U19 men's championsMarie-Antoinette Katoto said two-hour rain delay did not put them off their strideCoach Gilles Eyquem explains how players were kept focused during that intervalGrace Geyoro, first France scorerIt hasn't really sunk in yet, it's like a dream. But it isn't – we are very happy. It's always great to score, it was very important to get a goal in the fi... UEFA.com - News
The best ever coaches: Valeriy Lobanovskiy
The evidence• Most decorated coach in the former Soviet Union and independent Ukraine and a 1988 UEFA European Championship runner-up as USSR coach.• Won 13 national league titles, nine domestic cups and two European Cup Winners' Cups in three spells with Dynamo Kyiv.• Nurtured three Ballon d'Or winners: Oleg Blokhin (1975), Igor Belanov (1986) and Andriy Shevchenko (2004).The expert testimony"Lobanovskiy's influence on me was so profound that I still often see him in my dreams. He did not divide players into defenders and attackers but developed a range of skills in all of us. He used me for pressing and blocking othe... UEFA.com - News
Théa Greboval’s guide to France
Théa Greboval will captain France in their record eighth UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship final on Sunday and as they prepare to face Spain in Senec, the Juvisy defender introduces us to the side looking to claim the trophy for a fourth time.On the final ...We have prepared well to make sure we are ready for anything. Experience is always an advantage, but Spain are certainly a great team and it won't be easy. A final is a very special game, it's different to the previous matches. We aren't worried about what happened before – we are just looking forward.The hardest trainer ...There isn't just one, but I'd say Ca... UEFA.com - News
Nadine Kessler becomes UEFA ambassador
Nadine Kessler is joining Camille Abily, Verónica Boquete, Laura Georges, Stephanie Houghton and Lotta Schelin as a UEFA women's football development ambassador. The 28-year-old, who retired in April, is ready to contribute as a role model and inspire forthcoming generations of European girls who play football.“I look forward to meeting girls and women who share the same passion for football, and to travelling across Europe to promote and help develop the women's gameNadine Kessler”
Schweinsteiger’s most memorable moments
Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his international retirement after a distinguished career in which he won 120 caps, the FIFA World Cup and a legion of fans. UEFA.com picks out his most memorable moments for his country.First appearance for GermanyFresh from the UEFA European Under-21 Championship on home soil, Schweinsteiger received a late call-up to Germany's squad for UEFA EURO 2004 in Portugal.The then 19-year-old was preparing for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship when coach Rudi Völler asked him to join the senior side – and so a remarkable international career began. This image shows 'Schweini' earning his first ever Germany cap, du... UEFA.com - News