Argentina vs Iraq Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights | Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and Ezequiel Fernandez score as La Albiceleste registers a 3-1 comfortable victory over Iraq
Argentina registered a 3-1 comfortable victory over Iraq in the Men's football competition in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 to keep their hopes alive for qualification to the next round.
Argentina got its first victory in the Paris Olympics 2024 men's football competition, thrashing Iraq 3-1 on Saturday in Lyon. Argentina suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to Morocco in its Group B controversial opening game. Iraq threatened to pull off another surprise when Aymen Hussein leveled the game in first-half stoppage time.
Thiago Almada opened the scoring with a volley in the 14th minute at Stade de Lyon. But Hussein's header in the fifth minute of first half-time added time changed the scoreline before the break. Gondou's far-post header in the 62nd restored Argentina's lead and Fernandez curled in a long-range shot from the edge of the box in the 85th to secure the victory for his side.
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Jul 27, 2024, 3:05 PM
Full Time | ARG 3-1 IRQ
The referee blows the full-time whistle and it's the end of the match between Argentina and Iraq at Lyon. La Albiceleste registers their first victory of the Paris Olympics 2024 after a 3-1 comfortable victory over Iraq. Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and Ezequiel Fernández registered their names on the scoresheet to keep their side alive in the competition.
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) July 27, 2024
Jul 27, 2024, 3:02 PM
Just keeping the ball | 90+5'
Argentina are just moving the ball around. They don't want to make a mistake to late in the game. A 2-goal lead is more than good for them at the moment.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:57 PM
Yellow card for the goal scorer | 90'
Luciano Gondou sees the yellow card for delaying the game.
It was coming and Argentina have almost secured their first victory of the Paris Olympics 2024. Ezequiel Fernandez makes it 3-1 with a long ranger from Kevin Zenon's back pass.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:49 PM
Delay | 83'
Delay in match because of an injury of Karrar Mohammed.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:47 PM
Another chance wasted | 77'
Giuliano Simeone's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked and goes out of play.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:38 PM
Almost a brace for Gondou | 72'
Luciano Gondou came 1v1 with the goalkeeper but couldn't get past him. The Argentine striker was going to take a shot after the rebound, but the Iraq defenders managed to clear the ball in time. This could be the game settler for Argentina.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:30 PM
Gondou scores for Argentina | 62'
Kevin Zenon breaks down the left side and sends in a cross for Luciano Gondou who heads it in to make it 2-1 for Argentina.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:27 PM
Tripple substitution for Argentina | 59'
Kevin Zenon, Gonzalo Lujan and Luciano Gondou replace Julio Soler, Santiago Hezze and Joaquín García.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:24 PM
What a hit from Almada! | 57'
Almada tries to hit the top corner from the set-piece but the ball goes over the target after touching the outside of the net.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:17 PM
Yellow card for Nihad Mohammed | 52'
Nihad Mohammed is cautioned for a foul on Julio Soler on the edge of the box.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:15 PM
Joaquin Garcia sees the yellow card | 50'
Garcia sees the yellow for a foul on Ali Jasim. Iraq tries to create something from the free kick but nothing serious happens.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:12 PM
Zaid Tahseen sees the first yellow card of the game | 47'
Zaid Tahseen fouls Cristian Medina and sees the yellow card.
Jul 27, 2024, 2:11 PM
The second half begins | ARG 1-1 IRQ
Argentina kicks off the second half at Lyon.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:58 PM
End of the first half | ARG 1-1 IRQ
The first half ends and the scoreline is level at Lyon between Argentina and Iraq. Almada's goal helped the two-time gold medal winner Argentina take the lead but Aymen Hussein brought his side back in the game with an inch-perfect header in the additional minutes of the first half. Argentina needs all three points to stay alive while a point would be enough for Iraq to go through.
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) July 27, 2024
Jul 27, 2024, 1:53 PM
Aymen Hussein scores the equalizer | What a header! | 45+4'
Iraq are back in the game. Aymen Hussein wins in the air and tries a header which is inch perfect Rulli couldn't have done anything despite his full stretch attempt. What a moment for Iraq!
Jul 27, 2024, 1:47 PM
Alvarez misses a golden opportunity | 45'
Rather than providing this time Alvarez goes by himself but the shot misses the target by a few inches.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:46 PM
ARG 1-0 IRQ | 45'
Six minutes are added.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:42 PM
Almost the second | 40'
Thiago Almada's left-footed shot just goes wide. Alvarez once again set up Almada but the shot wasn't on target.
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) July 27, 2024
Jul 27, 2024, 1:30 PM
Good save from Rulli | 28'
Ali Jasim Elaibi shoots from the distance but the Argentinian goalkeeper saves it without any problems.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:27 PM
Free kick for Iraq | 26'
Ahmed Maknzi is down and receiving medical attention.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:22 PM
Argentina pushing for their second | 18'
La Albiceleste are keeping the possession and trying to breach Iraq's defence. They want to double the lead as soon as possible.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:17 PM
Thiago Almada scores the opener | 13'
Julian Alvarez receives the ball a few meters from the goal and Thiago Almada shoots towards the near post of the goal from the left side of the area to make it 1-0 for Argentina. What a way to start the game!
Jul 27, 2024, 1:10 PM
Free Kick for Argentina | 8'
Thiago Almada takes the free kick from near Iraq's box, but the goalkeeper pulls out a great save to keep out the shot.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:07 PM
Free Kick for Iraq | 3'
Otamendi brings down Nihad Mohammed and Iraq wins a free kick in the opposition half.
Jul 27, 2024, 1:03 PM
The first half begins
The first half between Argentina and Iraq starts at Lyon.
Discover the PSG phenoms Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue, who etched their names in the history of youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals after scoring against Inter Milan to win their first UCL title.
The UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of Europeam Club football, a stage where heroes are crowned. For any player, scoring in this momentous match is a big achivement, and for a few, that moment comes at an astonishingly young age!
Dive into the list of 5 youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals, with the spotlight on recent additions of Paris Saint-Germain's Mayulu and Doue, who have etched their names on this exclusive list.
5. Lars Ricken (20 years 322 days) | 1997
Lars Ricken scoring a goal against Juventus in 1997 Champions League finals. Image | Bundesliga
In 1997, Borussia Dortmund's local boy, Lars Ricken etched his name into Champions League final history with a goal against Juventus. Coming on as a substitute, he took just 16 seconds to score the goal after entering the pitch!
At just 20 years and 322 days old, his impactful goal helped Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory, and it still remains one of the most iconic moments in UCL finals history.
4. Desire Doue (19 years 362 days) | 2025
Desire Doue celebrates after scoring a brilliant goal against Inter Milan in 2025 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
The 2025 UEFA Champions League final saw a remarkably young talent make his mark on field. Desire Doue added his name in this list of youngest goalscorers with scoring twice (20' , 63') in the finals against Inter Milan.
He scored the second and third goal of the match, which significantly gave PSG a boost in this high-stakes match. His attacking style and dominant gameplay at just 19 years and 362 days of age, was great to watch.
Doue's name will be forever treasured in the books of PSG's success in UEFA Champions League.
Carlos Alberto celebrates his goal in the 2004 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
Carlos Alberto of FC Porto scored a stunning goal in the 2004 Champions League finals at the age of 19 years and 167 days. He scored the first goal of the match, which eventually led to a victory of 3-0 against AS Monaco FC.
He delivered a memorable moment for the team and became the key figure in Porto's surprising triumph, that too, for their second UCL title.
2. Senny Mayulu (19 years 14 days) | 2025
Senny Mayulu celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG in 2025 Champions League. Image | BBC
In the electrifying final of 2025 Champions League, PSG got another young talent who didn't just play; he made history. Senny Mayulu, at just 19 years and 14 days old, became the second-youngest goalscorer ever in the Champions League final.
Mayulu scored the final goal in their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, and his strike in a match of such immense pressure solidified his status as an emerging player for the Parisian giants.
Patrick Kluivert celebrates his 1995 Champions League final goal for Ajax. Image | Instagram
Topping the list as the youngest goalscorer in Champions League final is Patrick Kluivert. In 1995 final, playing for Ajax, he scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against AC Milan.
At just 18 years and 327 days of age, his crucial finish brought Ajax's fifth UCL title home, and established him as an iconic talent who made history in European football's grandest stage.
After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.
In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.
Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.
Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.
Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.
Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.
He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.
Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.
Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.
Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.
The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.
Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.
Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups
Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years.
No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.
He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.
Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles
Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.
Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.
Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlético Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.
They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC
From domestic league titles to European glory, they have won it all. With the recent addition of the UEFA Conference League 2025 to complete their historic collection; here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC for you to explore!
In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!
With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles.
Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.
European Royalty: Conquering the Continent
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter
Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.
Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.
Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.
Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.
The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.
The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook
Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.
The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eightFA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.
Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won fivetimes in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.
Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia
Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.
The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as FIFA Club WC.
Further adding to their phenomenal collection are fourCharity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.
As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).
Wherever Neeraj Chopra goes, he does not return empty-handed. So, it's time we take a look at every Neeraj Chopra records that he has made in his tremendous career so far.
Wherever Neeraj Chopra goes, he does not return empty-handed. This series started in 2016 when this rising star made a record for the first time at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships. From that day itself, we got a glimpse of the future to come, in which many records were to be made and broken one after the other.
On Friday night of 16 May, Neeraj maintained the same trend in Doha Diamond League 2025 and got his name registered in history, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90m mark in the sport. So, it's time we take a look at every Neeraj Chopra records that he has made in his tremendous career so far.
First Indian to breach the 90m mark: Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best. It was the first time an Indian had breached the 90m-mark in the javelin.
First Indian to win Olympic medal in athletics: At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Neeraj Chopra produced a historic performance in the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj won the gold medal in the final with a throw of 87.58m, giving India its first Olympic medal in athletics. With this win, Neeraj Chopra also became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in a track and field event at the Olympics.
First Indian to win silver at World Athletics Championships: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. He recorded a throw of 88.13m in his fourth attempt to claim the second spot. Chopra thus is the first Indian to win a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships and only the second medallist from the country after Anju Bobby George in 2003.
First Indian track and field athlete to win world championship: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. With this win, the then 18-year-old Neeraj became the first Indian track and field athlete to become a world champion in any event and any age level.
First Indian World Record holder in track & field: Neeraj Chopra Threw 86.48m at the junior championships in Poland to win the title. With this, he set the new under-20 world record, beating the 84.69m mark established by the previous holder, Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais. Neeraj’s 86.48m attempt at Bydgoszcz still stands as both the U20 world record as well as the U20 Asian record in the javelin throw.
Indian national javelin throw record holder: Neeraj Chopra’s best attempt to date came at the Stockholm Diamond League 2022 in Sweden on June 30, 2022, where he managed his personal best of 89.94m to establish the new national record.
First Indian to win javelin throw gold at Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian javelin thrower to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. Before him, Gurtej Singh was the only men’s javelin thrower from the country to win a medal – bronze at the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games. Neeraj threw 88.06m to claim the 2018 Asian Games title.
First Indian to win a Diamond League meet: Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League meet after he topped the field in Lausanne in 2022. With a depleted field that had world champion Anderson Peters missing, the Indian comfortably led the charts with an 89.08m throw, in his first attempt.
First Indian to become Diamond League champion: Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian athlete in history to clinch the Diamond League trophy, by winning the Zurich Diamond League 2022 Final. The Indian ace recorded a best throw of 88.44m to beat Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and 2016 champion Jakub Vadlejch to the title.
First Indian to become world champion: Neeraj Chopra became India's first world champion after he clinched the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest with an effort of 88.17m. It was Neeraj Chopra's second straight medal at the world championships after his silver at Oregon 2022.
Neeraj Chopra’s best throws: Here are all the top throws by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best.
Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra bettered his throw of 89.94m with a season-best throw of 90.23m at the at the Doha Diamond League 2025. After this, he became the first Indian to breach the 90m mark in the sport.
Despite the historic achievement, Chopra missed out on the top podium spot at the Doha Diamond League, where Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a massive throw. Chopra’s previous best was 89.94m, set on June 30, 2022, at the Stockholm Diamond League — a mark that stood as both his personal best and the men’s national record.
Neeraj achieved his target
Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best.
The second-best throw of Neeraj Chopra's career is 89.94m. Neeraj had thrown this throw in the Stockholm Diamond League on 30 June 2022. This throw is a national record and one of Neeraj Chopra's best throws.
Neeraj Chopra's third-best throw of 89.49m came at the Lausanne Diamond League 2024This is Chopra's best throw ever at a global championship and his third-best overall.
Neeraj Chopra's fourth-best throw in javelin throw came at Paris Olympics 2024 where he bagged the silver medal with an 89.45m throw.
His fifth best throw came in Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022 where he went close to that 90m mark once again.
In the Lausanne Diamond League 2022, held in the month of August, Neeraj Chopra had thrown the sixth-best throw of his career. Neeraj had thrown the javelin 89.08 meters.
Neeraj's seventh-best throw came in the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou. In this round, Neeraj had achieved a distance of 88.88m.
Neeraj Chopra's eighth-best throw came in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. In this competition which was held on August 25, 2023, Neeraj showed excellent performance and achieved a distance of 88.77m.