Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

IMAGE: Miguel Gutierrez scores Spain's third goal in the Olympics men's Group C match against Dominican Republic at Bordeaux Stadium, France, on Saturday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters Hosts......

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

A round-up of the opening day's action in the men's football tournament at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. IMAGE: Argentina's Cristian Medina celebrates with teammates after finding the net in......

Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Lionel Messi is currently preparing for Argentina's Copa America title defence, which runs from June 20 to July 14 in the United States. Photograph: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina take on......

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

IMAGE: The 41-year-old Steven Gerrard has made a swift impact at the Aston Villa, winning three of his opening four games in charge, with the only loss coming to league leaders Manchester City.......