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PARIS (AP) Israel and Spain have qualified for the men’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics as England won their quarter-final match on Sunday in European Under-21 Championship.
Ukraine joined them late Sunday after winning the last quarter-final 3-1 against France, who were already confirmed to play in the Olympics as the host country.
Israel and Spain have already advanced to the semi-finals on Saturday at Euro U21, putting themselves on course to snatch two of the three available Olympic spots to join France who are guaranteed direct entry.
Liverpool’s revamp of the midfield continues with the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig. The Hungary international cost 60 million pounds ($76 million) and has joined on a five-year contract.
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from football on Saturday at the age of 36 almost 20 after making his debut for Arsenal aged 16.
United States winger Tim Weah has completed a transfer to Juventus, fulfilling the dream of his father who once played for the famous Italian club.
Andres Iniesta has said goodbye to Japanese football with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe drew 1-1 at home to Consadole Sapporo.
England won Sunday 1-0 against Portugal in Kutaisi, Georgia, but are ineligible to represent England’s Olympic team which also includes Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in men’s football.
England’s result ensured a guaranteed Olympic place for the other three semifinalists at the U21 Euros co-hosted by Georgia and Romania. England will play Israel on Wednesday.
Ukraine will play Spain in the semifinals on Wednesday, despite falling behind early against France. Georgiy Sudakov scored twice before halftime and his Shakhtar Donetsk team-mate Artem Bondarenko sealed victory in the 86th minute.
Russia was banned by UEFA last year from international tournaments due to its invasion of Ukraine and was dropped from the qualifying group for the U21 Euros.
The 16-nation Olympic lineup in men’s soccer includes the United States and the Dominican Republic, plus hosts France.
Israel has played national team football as a member of European football governing body UEFA since the 1990s due to political and security issues with members of the Asian Football Confederation.
Olympic men’s soccer is an under-23 tournament with three players over the age allowed on each team. Kylian Mbapp is expected to be available for selection by France.
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