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Men's Football
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1900
2008 Gold medallist
- Argentina
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- Gold
Mexico Men's Football Team
Mexico - Silver
Brazil Men's Football Team
Brazil - Bronze
South Korea Men's Football Team
South Korea
Coleman welcomes end to Team GB
Wales manager Chris Coleman says he "won't lose any sleep" over news there will not be a Great Britain football team at the 2016 Olympics.
14 Aug 12
Olympics still a success, Menezes
12 Aug 12
Brazil coach Mano Menezes said that his team's Olympic campaign remains a success despite failing to win gold.
Mexico shock Brazil to win gold
11 Aug 12
Two goals from Oribe Peralta give Mexico a surprise 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Olympic football final.
South Korea beat Japan to bronze
10 Aug 12
South Korea beat Japan 2-0 in Cardiff to clinch the Olympic bronze medal.
More Men's Football stories (9)
Video & Audio
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Watch Giggs 'excited' to lead GB squad -
Listen Lineker questions Beckham treatment -
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Watch Beckham laughs at 'Sir David' gaffe -
Watch Beckham puts 'family needs' first
Final Results
| Rank | Country | Medal moment |
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Mexico
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Brazil
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South Korea
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Head to Head
Joe Allen vs Craig Bellamy
Joe Allen
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
4
Height
1.7m (5'7")
Weight
65kg
Age
23
Craig Bellamy
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
4
Height
1.75m (5'9")
Weight
64kg
Age
33
Picture Galleries
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London 2012 Olympics: Day 11 Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Eight Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Eight of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Five Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Five of the London 2012 Olympics.
Comment & Analysis
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BBC Sport profiles the big names and the rising stars at the Olympic men's football tournament at London 2012
World Cup-winner Patrick Vieira will be a proud man when players from Senegal play against Team GB at Old Trafford
Can Uruguay roll back the years at London 2012?
The Paris Olympics of 1924 are best remembered in Britain for providing the backdrop to 'Chariots of Fire.' But for all…