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The failure to qualify for the London Olympics has denied the nation's best 17 Mar 2012
Olyroos v Uzbekistan Pics

Olyroos v Uzbekistan Pics

All the match action from Sunday's London 2012 Olympic qualifier at Parramatta Stadium between the Olyroos and Uzbekistan. Pics by Getty Images. 27 Nov 2011
Ramsey: I Won't Risk Wales To Play For GB

Ramsey: I Won't Risk Wales To Play For GB

Captain Aaron Ramsey has said he would turn his back on playing for Great Britain at the Olympics if he felt it would affect Wales' standing as an independent football nation. 5 Nov 2011
Redknapp Happy For Bale To Play In Olympics

Redknapp Happy For Bale To Play In Olympics

Newly-appointed Team GB football boss Stuart Pearce received a huge boost today after Harry Redknapp said he would not stand in the way of Gareth Bale's participation in the Olympics. 22 Oct 2011
Matildas Set For World Champs

Matildas Set For World Champs

THE Matildas will meet reigning world champions Japan in the third match of their 2012 London Olympic Games Asian qualification campaign on September 5 at the Shandong Sports Centre. 4 Sep 2011
Matildas v Thailand Pics

Matildas v Thailand Pics

All the match action from the Matildas' 2012 London Olympic qualifying match against Thailand in China. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Sep 2011
Matildas Put Five Past Thailand

Matildas Put Five Past Thailand

THE Westfield Matildas boosted their 2012 London Olympics qualification chances with a convincing 5-1 victory over Thailand at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre, China on Saturday. 4 Sep 2011
Training Injury Rules Kerr Out

Training Injury Rules Kerr Out

MATILDAS striker Sam Kerr has been ruled out of 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualification tournament after sustaining a serious knee injury at training. 27 Aug 2011
FIFA Chief Seeks Solution to UK Team Row

FIFA Chief Seeks Solution to UK Team Row

Britain's new FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has admitted that top young players such as Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey will have the legal right to be considered for the British Olympic team at the London 2012 Games. 25 Mar 2011
Wenger Sceptical of Football's Olympic Place

Wenger Sceptical of Football's Olympic Place

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted football at the Olympic Games is viewed by many within the professional game as little more than an "obstacle". 18 Mar 2011
Players Could Miss Olympics - Coe

Players Could Miss Olympics - Coe

Sebastian Coe has admitted that clubs may be able to prevent players appearing in both the Euro 2012 finals and the London Olympic football tournament next year. 10 Feb 2011
Bale Could Sue Over Olympic Selection - Claim

Bale Could Sue Over Olympic Selection - Claim

Gareth Bale could take legal action against the Football Association of Wales if they try to prevent him playing at next year's Olympic Games, according to Lord Moynihan. 19 Jan 2011
Blatter Pleased With Olympic U23 Vote

Blatter Pleased With Olympic U23 Vote

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was delighted that the Olympic Games would be remaining an under-23 event and insisted all players were happy to compete in at least one Olympic competition during their career. 11 Jun 2010
Hockey With Liam De Young

Hockey With Liam De Young

For so long it was the rest of the hockey world doing all the laughing as the Kookaburras flew in and left Olympic Games gold medal-less. 17 Dec 2009
FIFA Stick to Under-23 Olympic Policy

FIFA Stick to Under-23 Olympic Policy

The Olympic football competition is to retain its current under-23 status at the 2012 Games in London, FIFA have confirmed. 4 Dec 2009
Euro Chiefs Want Under-21 Olympic Limit

Euro Chiefs Want Under-21 Olympic Limit

European football leaders unanimously agreed today that the football tournaments at future Olympic Games should be for players under 21 only. 27 Nov 2009

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