Luis Rubiales has refused to resign after kissing forward Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England in Sydney.
The Spanish government started legal proceedings seeking to suspend the 46-year-old, while Fifa has also launched disciplinary proceedings.
Luis Rubiales had been widely expected to resign at an extraordinary general assembly called by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), but instead said "I don't deserve this manhunt".
He added: "It was a spontaneous kiss. Mutual, euphoric and consensual. That's the key. A consensual 'peck' is enough to get me out of here?"
Jenni Hermoso releases a statement following Luis Rubiales’ accusations that the kiss was consensual:
"I want to clarify that, as seen in the images, at no time did I consent to the kiss he gave me and, of course, in no case did I try to lift the president. I do not tolerate my… pic.twitter.com/r9viza6GLs
But a statement released by players' union Futpro included quotes from Pachuca's Hermoso, which read: "I want to clarify, that at no time did I consent to the kiss. I don't tolerate that my word is questioned, much less that words are invented that I haven't said."
The statement was signed by a host of players, including all 23 members of the squad which just won the World Cup.
It read: "After everything that happened during the delivery of medals of the Women's World Cup, we want to state that all the players who sign this letter will not return to a call for the national team if the current leaders continue."
Spain's next game is against Sweden in the Nations League on 22 September.
Spain’s women’s football team announce they will not play another match until Spanish football president Luis Rubiales resigns, which he refuses to do.
Rubiales grabbed team member Jenni Hermoso and planted a non-consensual kiss on her lips at the World Cup final. pic.twitter.com/hw6sXHLWrd
Borja Iglesias, who plays for Real Betis, said earlier on Friday he would not play for the men's national team again while Rubiales is in charge.
The Spanish government will ask Luis Rubiales to explain himself to a Spanish court as soon as possible, secretary of sport Victor Francos said earlier on Friday.
If the administrative court deems he violated the professional sports code, he could then be suspended.
Meanwhile, Fifa will look at whether his actions constitute violations of Article 13 in its disciplinary code, concerning offensive behaviour and fair play.
Since making his FC Barcelona debut just at the age of 15 in 2023, Lamine Yamal has broken multiple records. Here is every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career.
Lamine Yamal came through Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old. He quickly became an important player and won the Kopa Trophy the next year.
Lamine Yamal, a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy. Image | FC Barcelona
He also rose fast with the Spainish National Team, playing for youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to play and score for Spain.
He took part in Euro 2024, helping Spain win the tournament and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Since making his professional debut in 2023 at just 15 years 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, the fleet-footed forward has quickly become a key part of Barcelona's attack. He has scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for the club.
2. Youngest Starter in La Liga for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona on August 20, 2023, at the age of 16 years and 38 days. He surpassed the previous record of Fabrice Olinga, who started his first La Liga game for Malaga in 2012.
3. Youngest Player to Record an Assist for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to record an assist for Barcelona in La Liga during the 2023-24 season. At 16 years and 45 days old, he achieved this record against.
4. Youngest Goal scorer for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history at just 16 years and 87 days old, netting his first goal against Granada and breaking the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.
5. Youngest Goal scorer in La Liga History
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga after scoring against Granada in Barcelona's 2-2 draw.
6. Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga
On 11 February, in the game versus Granada, the Barcelona wonder-kid set the new record as the youngest scorer of a brace in La Liga. He did it at the age of 16 years 213 days.
7. Youngest Player to Feature in El Clasico
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to appear in a Clasico in the 23-24 season at the age of 16 years and 107 days.
Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in El Clasico at just 17 years and 105 days old, on October 26, 2024, netting the third goal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing Ansu Fati's record.
9. Youngest Player with 10+ Goal Contributions in La Liga
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to score 10+ goals in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 213 days.
10. Youngest Player to Reach 50 Official Games for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player in FC Barcelona's history to reach 50 official games. He achieved this milestone on May 19, 2024, at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
11. Youngest Player to Reach 100 Appearances for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal made his 100th appearance on April 30, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, at 17 years old.
12. Most Dribbles Completed in a Single La Liga Match
In a single La Liga match, Lamine Yamal has completed the most successful dribbles this season, reaching 11 against Alaves, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 10 dribbles in 2007. No other player has completed more than 7 successful dribbles in a single La Liga match the current season.
Champions League Records
Lamine Yamal showcasing his skills. Image | SABC Sport
1. Second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League
Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to feature in the Champions League against Antwerp at 16 years and 68 days, only behind Youssoufa Moukoko at 16 years and 18 days.
2. Youngest player named in a Champions League starting lineup
Lamine Yamal holds the record for the youngest player to be named in a Champions League starting lineup. He was 16 years and 83 days old when he started the game against Porto on October 4, 2023.
3. Youngest player to play in the Champions League knockout phase
Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player to appear in the knockout stage when he started the round of 16 first leg against Napoli, aged 16 years 223 days.
4. Youngest player to score a goal in a Champions League semi-final match
Playing his 100th game at just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, overtaking the record set by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 when he achieved the feat in 2017.
Lamine Yamal playing for the Spanish National Team. Image | The Independent
1. Youngest Player to Debut for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play for Spain on September 8, 2023, against Georgia at 16 years and 57 days in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier, breaking Gavi’s record at 17 years, 62 days.
2. Youngest Goal scorer for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer for Spain at 16 years and 57 days. He netted a goal in his debut match against Georgia in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier breaking Gavi's record.
3. Youngest Goal Scorer in a UEFA Euro Qualifying Match
Became the youngest goal scorer in his debut match against Georgia, to score in a Euro Qualifier. He broke Gareth Bale's previous record at 17 years and 83 days.
Lamine Yamal celebrating his goal against France in the UEFA Euro 2024. Image | Goal.com
Lamine Yamal was a key player in Spain’s Euro 2024 win. He scored 1 goal against France and provided 4 assists, showing great skill and confidence for his age.
His performances helped Spain win their fourth European title, and he was named the Young Player of the Tournament for his standout play.
Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg: Merino's injury time goal helps Sapin draw 2-2 against 10 men Dutch team
Read the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg highlights as Mikel Merino's injury time goal helped Spain draw 2-2 against Netherlands.
Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.
This is Koushik Biswas, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores and free commentary of the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 1st Leg match.
In the last six games, the Dutch team have been undefeated but only won two of those six games. In the meantime, the EURO 2024 Champions, Spain, have not lost a single game since lifting the title and have won five out of six games in the UEFA Nations League.
So, this sets up to be a thrilling counter between two proud footballing nations. Therefore, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Netherlands vs Spain match from the web desk.
Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Mar 20, 2025, 10:36 PM
Final Verdict
Not many people saw this coming—hardly anyone pegged the Dutch to come out on top before the match kicked off. However, Koeman’s men came so close to earning every bit of a well-deserved victory.
They started off a little wobbly, sure, but soon found their rhythm, moving the ball with confidence. Gakpo and Frimpong were electric out wide, constantly throwing the Spanish defense off balance, while the backline held strong—almost to the very end—until Merino slipped one through.
What a ride it’s been! That’s all from us on this live blog—thanks for sticking with us through every twist and turn. Good night. See you on Sunday for the second leg.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:42 PM
Full-time | NED 2-2 ESP
An injury time equaliser from substitute Mikel Merino helps Spain extend their undefeated run to 22 games now.
We move to the second leg with everything at square.
A 93rd-minute equaliser from Mikel Merino helps Spain hold on to a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands!
Nico Williams with a shot from the left, and Verbruggen made only a half save.
Merino was at the right place to take advantage of the rebound ball.
Big, big goal!
NED 2-2 ESP
Mar 20, 2025, 9:37 PM
90+1' | Change for Netherlands
Reijnders is replaced by Wieffer.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
90' | 5 minutes added
5 minutes have been added as injury time.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:34 PM
89' | Huijsen takes a chance
Huijsen takes a chance with a long range left-footed shot.
He was on-target but Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:34 PM
88' | Van Dijk makes a block
Oyarzabal with a volley from close range but Van Dijk was there to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:32 PM
86' | Save from Verbruggen
Top-class save from Verbruggen. Huijsen found Nico making a run. Nico then went inside the box and sent a curling shot.
Verbruggen had to dive to his left to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:29 PM
84' | Change for Spain
Final change for Spain. Merino replaces Ruiz.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:28 PM
84' | Change for Netherlands
Depay is replaced by De Ligt.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:27 PM
82' | Direct red card for Hato
A straight red card for Hato for a dangerous challenge on Le Normand.
The Netherlands are down to 10 men.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:24 PM
79' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Virgil Van Dijk for a foul inside the box during the corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM
77' | Le Normand with a great interception
Xavi Simons was running away with the ball and made an effort at the goal. But, Le Normand came running from behind to let it go for a corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM
76' | Chance for NIco
Chance for Nico Williams but he could not hold on to the ball with his first touch.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:19 PM
73' | Changes for Netherlands
Out: FDJ, Kluivert
In: Koopmeiners, Simons
Mar 20, 2025, 9:18 PM
72' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Perez for a sliding tackle on Frimpong. He will miss the second leg.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:17 PM
72' | Save from Verbruggen
A deflection from Van Dink was going into the goal and Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:16 PM
HE MAKES THEM COUNT
4 - Tijjani Reijnders is the first player in history to put @OnsOranje in front with each of his first-ever four goals for the Netherlands. Advantage. pic.twitter.com/oDcsZ5cRBe
Frimpong did all the running for him, and his cutback found a running Reijnders, who made no mistake inside the box.
Netherlands have the lead.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:51 PM
Second half starts!
We are back from the break.
Spain starts things off!
Mar 20, 2025, 8:36 PM
Half-time | NED 1-1 ESP
Spain started the game like the Champions of Europe and Nico Williams gave them the lead. But, since then, Netherlands have attacked like a team on a mission.
Gakpo found the equaliser, and they could have had a few more if Simon was not there.
Cubarsi had to leave the field due to injury, and Dean Huijsen replaced him.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:33 PM
45' | Two minutes added
Two minutes added to the first-half as Lamine Yamal miss-hit the free-kick.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:32 PM
45' | Yellow card
Free-kick for Spain from a dangerous position as Gakpo pushed Pedro Porro down. Yellow card for him.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:29 PM
42' | Reijnders hits the crossbar
Frimpong, with the corss and Reijnders, went for the side volley and kissed the crossbar with his effort.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:28 PM
41' | Dean Huijsen makes his debut
Dean Huijsen, who was born in the Netherlands, makes his international debut in the Netherlands, against Netherlands.
He replaces Cubarsi.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:27 PM
39' | Cubarsi is down
He was limping for a bit, and now he is down. He is getting medial attention and will be replaced.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:26 PM
39' | Cucurella gets a verbal warning
It is not a yellow card for the defender but he gets a verbal warning from the referee for a foul on Frimpong
Mar 20, 2025, 8:23 PM
36' | Simon makes a save
Huge save!
Simon made himself big as Depay had the chance to extend the lead for them from close range.
Chance missed for the home side.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:22 PM
35' | Save from Verbruggen
Lamine Yamal with an outside-the-boot flick pass from Zubimendi. Zubimendi went for the volley, and Verbruggen had to go down to his side quickly to make the save.
Netherlands are putting their feet on the accelerator.
Gakpo with a menacing cross and Simon had to be quick to get a touch to it to nuilfy the attack.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:16 PM
28' | Gakpo strikes | NED 1-1 ESP
The Dutch are level, and the fans are just over the moon!
Gakpo strikes for them.
Frimpong had a great run to keep the ball in play and then pass it across. After a poor clearance from Cubarsi, Kluivert found Gakpo at the edge of the box.
The Liverpool striker did not miss the chance with a bullet strike.
All square now.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:12 PM
24' | Sapin defenders have been solid
Cucurella, Cubarsi, and Le Normand have been solid so far, not letting Dutch strikers have any space in the final third.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
21' | Chance for Van Dijk
The Dutch captain had the chance to score after Hato brought down the corner so that he could go for the goal.
But, he was not on target,
Mar 20, 2025, 8:08 PM
20' | First corner of the match
First corner of the match goes to Netherlands.
Le Normand went for a hard tackle against Gakpo and he conceded the corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:06 PM
19' | Morata should have scored here
Porro with a long cross from Nico, and then Cucurella sent a lobbed ball for Moraata to hit the net.
But, he missed the chance.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:05 PM
15' | Cucurella has been excellent for Spain so far
The Chelsea defender makes another block inside the box to eliminate any chances for Netherlands.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:01 PM
12' | Long way to go though
With early goals, teams always get the chance to make a comeback.
Netherlands, with the support behind them, will look to do the same.
Gakpo nearly found Frimpong inside the box. But Cucurella came from behind to make the interception and it was an easy save for Simon.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:57 PM
9' | Nico Williams scores | NED 0-1 ESP
Nico Williams scores for Spain.
Great pressing from Lamine Yamal, who took the ball away from Hato, and the Pedri passed it across Nico for him to make a quick turn and send it past Verbruggen.
Spain take the lead.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
7' | Spain controlling the game
Spain are looking in control with central defenders and mid-fielders enjoying more possession on the ball.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:54 PM
That special header!
Fans celebrate Van Persie’s legendary diving header against Spain in the 2014 World Cup.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
LIVE Score
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
3' | Gakpo misses the target
Netherlands with their first attack of the night.
After a swap of play from right to left, Gakpo took a chance with a long range shot.
He was off-target, though.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:50 PM
2' | Pedri makes an effort at the goal
Within the first two minutes, we have Spain making an attack.
Starting XI: Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Álvaro Morata (c), Nico Williams.
Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Dean Huijsen, Alejandro Grimaldo, Mikel Merino, Dani Olmo, Óscar Mingueza, Aleix García, Alejandro Baena, Ayoze Pérez, Samuel Aghehowa, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Mar 20, 2025, 6:50 PM
Lineups | Netherlands
Starting XI: B. Verbruggen, L. Geertruida, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, J. Hato, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders, J. Frimpong, J. Kluivert, C. Gakpo, M. Depay.
Subs: Nick Olij, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey.
Mar 20, 2025, 6:20 PM
Recent form | Netherlands
Date
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Result
20 Nov 24
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 - 1
Netherlands
D
17 Nov 24
Netherlands
4 - 0
Hungary
W
15 Oct 24
Germany
1 - 0
Netherlands
L
12 Oct 24
Hungary
1 - 1
Netherlands
D
11 Sept 24
Netherlands
2 - 2
Germany
D
Goals Scored (Conceded)
8 / 5
Games over 2.5 goals
2 / 5
Mar 20, 2025, 6:18 PM
Recent form | Spain
Date
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Result
19 Nov 24
Spain
3 - 2
Switzerland
W
16 Nov 24
Denmark
1 - 2
Spain
W
16 Oct 24
Spain
3 - 0
Serbia
W
13 Oct 24
Spain
1 - 0
Denmark
W
9 Sept 24
Switzerland
1 - 4
Spain
W
Goals Scored (Conceded)
13 / 4
Games over 2.5 goals
4 / 5
Mar 20, 2025, 6:08 PM
Netherlands Squad
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Nick Olij, Mark Flekken,
Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurriën Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Jorrel Hato, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jeremie Frimpong, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas,
Football fans from India can watch the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Mar 20, 2025, 2:49 PM
Tonight's Venue | De Kuip
Mar 20, 2025, 2:48 PM
Match Details
Match: Netherlands vs Spain
Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 quarter-finals, 1st Leg
Euro 2024 Quarter-finals schedule, fixture and streaming details
England will face Switzerland, Spain will face Germany, meantime Portugal will face France and the Netherlands will play against Turkey in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals starting from 5th July.
Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Turkey, England and Switzerland have qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Euro 2024 after some exciting battles in the round of 16.
Spain, the favourites to win the tournament thrashed Georgia by 4-1 after conceding first while the hosts Germany defeated Denmark by 2-0 after a special performance from Jamal Musiala. Both Spain and Germany will now look to become the most successful team in the tournament's history. Unfortunately, only one will be able to achieve that this time.
France somehow managed to go past Belgium by 1-0 with an own goal by the opponent. Portugal had to toil hard to beat Slovenia in the penalty shootout where Diogo Costa wrote history by becoming the first goalkeeper to save three penalties in a Euro game.
The Netherlands had an easy game over Romania as they kicked them out of the tournament with a 3-0 victory while the best game of the round of 16 happened when Turkey defeated Austria by 2-1 after an exciting game.
Euro 2024 Quarter-finals schedule
Match
Teams
Date
Time (IST)
Venue
QF 1
Spain vs Germany
5 July 2024
9.30 pm
Stuttgart Arena
QF 2
Portugal vs France
6 July 2024
12.30 am
Volksparkstadion
QF 3
England vs Switzerland
6 July 2024
9.30 pm
Düsseldorf Arena
QF 4
Netherlands vs Turkey
7 July
12.30 am
Olympiastadion
Euro 2024 Quarter-finals streaming details
Football fans from India can watch the Euro 2024 Quarterfinals on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Moreover, they can LIVE stream the matches on Jio TV, the Sony LIV app and website as well.
A total of 16 U-23 National football teams will go against each other in the grandest stage of world sports, the Summer Olympics in Paris. The Paris Olympics 2024 will start on 26 July and continue till 11 August. While France being the host nation have already qualified for the Men's Football competition; Brazil, the defending champions will not take part in the Paris Olympics after being knocked out by Argentina in the final stage of the CONMEBOL pre-Olympic tournament.
Here is everything you need to know about the qualification process of the Men's football teams in the Paris Olympics 2024.
How many football teams will feature in the Paris Olympics?
A total of 16 football national under-23 teams from six continental confederations will qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024. France have already qualified as the host nation and for the remaining 15 spots, AFC and CAF each received 3.5 slots, UEFA received 3 slots, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL received 2 slots, and the OFC received 1 slot.
Which national football teams have already qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
Host: France
CONCACAF: United States, Dominican Republic
UEFA: Spain, Israel, Ukraine
CAF: Morocco, Egypt, Mali
OFC: New Zealand
CONMEBOL: Argentina, Paraguay
AFC: To be determined
How the teams have qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
Dominian Republic and USA qualified via the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
The USA U-20 won the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024. Image | CONCACAF
Dominican Republic Men's Football team ensured their first-ever Olympic birth via a historic runners-up title at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. They were beaten by the United States in the final by 6-0. This was USA's third CONCACAF U-20 Championship title. The win ensured the USA Men's Football team's first Olympic birth since 2008.
UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 saw three teams qualify
Though England won the 2023 UEFA U21 Euro, they were not considered for the quota since an English team cannot participate in Olympic qualification for Great Britain due to there being no agreements between the associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Image | UEFA
Spain, Israel and Ukraine qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 via UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023. Though England won their third U-21 Euro Championship by defeating Spain in the final by 1-0; they were not considered for the quota since an English team cannot participate in Olympic qualification for Great Britain due to there being no agreements between the associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Spain qualified for the Summer Games being the runners-up while Israel and Ukraine qualified as the other semi-finalists in the tournament.
Morocco were the winners of 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. Image | CAF online
The 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations saw Morocco, Egypt and Mali qualify for the Paris Olympics. Since the Confederation of African Football had only 3.5 slots available, finalists Morocco and Egypt qualified along with bronze medalists Mali who had defeated Guinea in the third-place match to earn their spot in the Olympics 2024.
Morocco defeated Egypt in the final by 2â1 to win their first-ever U23 Africa Cup of Nations title.
New Zealand booked their place via 2023 OFC Men's Olympic qualifying tournament
Riley Bidois scored five goals in the final as New Zealand thrased Fiji to win the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic qualifying tournament Image | Inside The Games
New Zealand qualified as the lone team from the Oceania Football Confederation after beating Fiji in the final of the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic qualifying tournament by a historic 9-0. Riley Bidois scored five goals in the final as the New Zealand team defended their title successfully.
Argentina and Paraguay en route to Paris
Argentina knocked out Brazil in the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament Image | Fox Sports
Argentina and Paraguay qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 after both teams topped the final stage of the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. Two groups of five teams each first played in a round-robin format to qualify for the final round. The two best teams from each group qualified for the final round (round-robin format) and eventually two best teams for the final round qualified for the Paris Olympics.
Argentina defeated Brazil by 1-0 to finish as the runner-up while Paraguay defeated hosts Venezuela by 2-0 in their final game to become the Winner of the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup to decided three spots
The 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup will decide the three of the four teams for the Paris Olympics 2024. The tournament will start on 15 April 2024 in Qatar. The final will be played on 3 May 2024. Two finalists and the third-place winner will qualify for the Paris Olympics from this tournament.
AFCâCAF play-off will decide the final spot
AFCâCAF play-off will determine the final spot for the Men's Football competition in the Summer Olympics 2024. Since both AFC and CAF have 3.5 slots each, a knockout face-off between the fourth-placed team of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which is Guinea and the fourth-placed team AFC U-23 Asian Cup, which is yet to be decided.
2023 saw many iconic sporting moments throughout the 12 months. From Cristiano Ronaldo's welcome in Saudi, to Spain winning the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, or, from Virat Kohli scoring his 50th ODI ton to Sheetal Devi shooting an archery with her legs, we have seen it all. Here's 20 iconic sports photos from the year 2023.
#20 | Healy, the photographer
Australian Test Cricket Team captain Alyssa Healy taking a picture of victourious Indian Test team in Mumbai. Image | Emmanual Yogini/ Hindu
#19 | Spain win the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Spain Women's Football team celebrating after the final whistle in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final. Image | FIFA
#18 |Australia loves football
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Australia players huddle after the team's 1-3 defeat following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images.
#17 | Messi magic in Miami
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami is hoisted in the air by his teammates after winning the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Image | Deadline
#16 |Lauren Hemp breaks Colombian hearts
Lauren Hemp of England after scoring a stunning goal against Colombia during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Image | RNZ
#15 | Selfie of the year in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023
The captain's pose for a selfie during the Captain's Photocall prior to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 at Wild is Life Sanctuary on June 16, 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Image | ICC
Danielle Collins of the United States serves against Caroline Garcia of France during their quarterfinal match of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open at Barnes Tennis Center on September 14, 2023 in San Diego, California. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.
#13 | Postigo can do it on one foot
Juan Postigo of Spain plays his tee shot on the 5th hole prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 08, 2023 in Woburn, England. Image | Nxtbook Media
#12 | Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning Championship point in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images.
#11 | Cummins silences the Indian crowd
Indian fans had hands on their heads as Australian captain and pacer Pat Cummins silenced them after getting Virat Kohli out in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Final in Ahmedabad. Associated Press
#10 | Chloe Kelly's bicycle kick
Chloe Kelly of England performs a bicycle kick during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images
#9 | Kohli gets past the GOD
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates his 50th ODI hundred against New Zealand in the 1st Semi-final of ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. ICC/Getty Images
#8 | Saudi welcomes Cristiano Ronaldo
New player of Al-Nassr Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo attends an introductory ceremony at Mrsool Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 03, 2023. Photo by AL Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
#7 | Wrestlers Protest
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia during the "Wrestlers Protest" in Delhi. Image | PTI
Bou Samnang, of Cambodia, was lauded as an inspiration after completing her race despite a last-place finish during a torrential rainstorm at the Southeast Asian Games. Image | VN Express
#5 | Mad-Max-Well's double ton
Glenn Maxwell after taking Australia home in a game against Afghanistan in ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. Maxwell scored a double hundred in that game. Image | Getty Images
#4 | Neeraj's gold and praise for Arshad
Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, and silver medalist Arshad Nadeem, of Pakistan, right, pose after finishing the Men's javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Image | AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
#3 | Australia crowned World Champions for sixth time
Australian Men's Cricket Team celebrating their 6th ICC World Cup after beating India in the final in Ahmedabad. Image | ICC
#2 | Armless archer Sheetal Devi creates history
16-year old Sheetal Devi, who is only armless archer, won two gold medals at the Asian Paraolympics in China. Image | Olympics.com
#1 | Messi infinity
Lionel Messi striking a pose with his 8th Ballon d'Or Award. Image | Ballon d'Or
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