While often overshadowed in the past by the FIFA World Cup and continental tournaments such as the European Championships and the African Cup of Nations, the Olympic Soccer tournament has seen a growth in popularity over the past few Olympiads due to the presence of some of professional world soccer's finest young players such as Carlos Tevez and Ronaldo. With no World Cup this summer there will be fewer more hotly contested competitions than the Olympic Soccer tournament at Beijing 2008.
About Olympic Soccer:
Still governed by FIFA and the IAFB rules but controlled by the International Olympic Committee, find out how the Olympic Soccer tournament works and what fundamental laws of the game are adhered to be the qualifying nations.
Olympic Soccer History:
The first tentative steps of future world footballing greats and the emergence of developing nations on the world soccer stage are some of the finest memories from Olympic Soccer history as we take a look back over the past century and more of Soccer at the Olympics.
Action Image Gallery:
Some of world soccer's finest players have graced the Olympic Soccer tournament through the years and we take a look at them out on the pitch, fighting for glory and national Olympic pride.
Where Are They Now?:
The Olympic Games only happens every four years but what has happened to some of the young players who have lit up Olympic Soccer tournaments in the past and have they went on to shine brightly in the professional game?
Top Americans:
American athletes always aim for the gold medal when competing at the Olympic Games and these players are certainly the United States' best hopes for bringing home men's soccer gold from Beijing.
Top Contenders:
Some of world soccer's most glamorous nations have qualified for Beijing 2008 and we have a look at the top contenders to take Olympic gold home when the tournament is finished.
Olympic Medal Predictions:
We use our expertise to try and foresee which countries will go home from Beijing 2008 with gold, silver and bronze medals.
Olympic Soccer Schedule:
Don't miss any of the action by keeping right on top of the Olympic soccer schedule for both the men's and the women's soccer tournaments in Beijing 2008.
