It’s Spain’s moment to shine. Following their success in the Euros, they clinched gold at the Olympics by defeating France 5-3 in a thrilling men’s football final. Spain led 3-1 at halftime, but France managed to equalize 3-3, pushing the match into extra time. However, Spain proved too strong for the French in the additional period.
France had to settle for silver after the final score of 5-3. This victory marks Spain’s return to Olympic gold in football since their win in 1992. Meanwhile, France’s loss means they missed the chance to secure the gold medal on home soil after 40 years.
French coach Thierry Henry expressed no disappointment despite not securing the gold in the end. He praised the team’s performance, saying, "I told the players they performed magic, and I’m proud of them. We may not have finished the way we hoped, but it was still a memorable evening."
Henry highlighted the team’s fighting spirit, even in defeat. "What matters most to me is that this team fought hard," he noted. "We may not have finished as winners, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t fight. We battled every game from start to finish."
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