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FRANCE CLAIM FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD IN STYLE

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France  won their first gold medal at the 2024  Paris Olympic Games  in the most incredible style. In the men's rugby sevens final, they defeated the two-time Olympic winners,  Fiji , 28–7. Fiji won gold in 2016, and did it again in 2020 and were unbeaten in 17 games of Olympic competition. Antoine Dupont  was simply inspirational as France claimed their first Olympics gold medal in rugby at the Stade de France. The Olympic gold medal is the latest addition to his Six Nations title with France 15s, two European Rugby Champions Cups, and four Top 14 victories with club Toulouse. The 27-year-old is now widely regarded as one of the country’s best ever athletes. South Africa  bagged the men's rugby sevens bronze after some late scare. The  Blitzboks  were tied 19-19 with  Australia  before  Shaun Williams  makes the winning run. RUGBY ASIA

ARGENTINA DENIES COLOMBIA IN EXTRA TIME TO LIFT COPA AMÉRICA

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  Argentina  won a record 16th  Copa America  title by beating  Colombia  1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from  Lautaro Martinez .  La Albiceleste 's latest title comes on the back of their triumphs at the 2022  World Cup  and 2021 Copa America. The victory gives eight-times  Ballon d'Or  winner  Lionel Messi  the perfect sendoff in what is likely his last international tournament. The win, which saw Argentina move ahead of  Uruguay  after the pair had been tied on 15 Copa titles, marked  Angel di Maria 's final international match. Martinez, who came off the bench in extra time, latched onto a precise through ball from  Giovani Lo Celso  before lifting his effort over advancing Colombia goalkeeper  Camilo Vargas  in the 112th minute to spark wild celebrations at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. The defeat ended a Colombian record 28-match unbeaten streak for  Nestor Lorenzo 's side, whose last loss also came against 'La Albiceleste' in February 2022. Colombia

SPAIN BEAT ENGLAND TO BE CROWNED EURO 2024 CHAMPIONS

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Spain  are crowned  Euro 2024  winners after a pulsating 2-1 victory over  England  at Olympiastadion in Berlin. This marks an unprecedented fourth European championship for  La Roja , and they were undoubtedly the best team in the tournament. Spain displayed beautiful­passing, outstanding wing play and ruthless finishing to clinch the biggest footbal prize in Europe. Spain broke the deadlock in the 47th minute through  Nico Williams  first time finishing.  Cole Palmer  equalised for the  Three Lions  in the 73rd minute.  Mikel Oyarzabal 's goal four minutes from time sealed the victory for La Roja. England who will now have to reflect on back-to-back European championship final defeats as they continue their search for an elusive international trophy. MURSYID ALHARAMAIN