10 August 2024
Spain claim gold with 5-3 extra-time win over France
Spain won the Olympic men’s football gold medal, defeating hosts France 5-3 in extra time. Substitute Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time to secure the victory. The match was dramatic, with France equalizing 3-3 in stoppage time to force extra time. This is Spain’s first Olympic men’s football gold since 1992. Spanish coach Santi Denia praised his team’s performance against a strong French side. Reuters