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Defending champions open their campaign with a tough 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast.

Dong Fangzhou scored a last-gasp equaliser as China drew 1-1with New Zealand.

Carlo Ancelotti said the Games offered Ronaldinho "a chance to get back in shape."

Spain defeated Italy 4-2 on penalties in the quarter-final match.

Russia finished second behind Spain on six points in Group D.

Netherlands coach Marco van Basten rested nine regular starters.

Switzerland won 2-0 against a second-choice Portugal on Sunday.

Buffon saved a late penalty from Mutu to give Italy a 1-1 draw.

Pepe netted the crucial opening goal during the first Group A match.

In the second match of the day, Portugal will face Turkey in Geneva.

Roberto Mancini was fired last week despite Inter winning a third straight league title.

Coach Hugo Sanchez has been under fire since the Under-23 team failed to qualify for the Olympics.

Capello had dropped Beckham in when the England midfielder announced his move to MLS.

Arsenal looked set for a rare home defeat until Kolo Toure's header went in.

Iraq's deaf soccer squad is all set to compete in the international arena in April.

Mittal's stake will make lowly-ranked London football club the world's richest club.