Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament
The men's football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and four other cities in the People's Republic of China from 7 to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to enter their men's under-23 teams in regional qualifying competitions, from which 15 teams, plus the host nation, reached the final tournament. Men's teams were allowed to augment their squads with up to three players over the age of 23.
Image: Beijing China Beijing National Stadium 01
Image: Workers Stadium 2008
Image: Shanghai Stadium 2008
Image: CFA Super League Match in Tianjin, China on August 2nd 2018 in Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium
Argentina national under-23 football team
The Argentina Olympic football team represents Argentina in international football competitions during Olympic Games and Pan American Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three overage players. The team is controlled by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
The team that won the Silver Medal at the 1928 Olympics
Carlos Tevez, key player and top scorer (8 goals) in 2004, when Argentina won its first gold medal
Lionel Messi during the Argentina v Brazil match in 2008, when the team won its second gold medal
Anthony Lozano scores the goal for Honduras during the match where Argentina was eliminated in 2016
