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Tokyo Olympics: Brazil Retain Olympics Medal

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The football giant south America side; Brazil retain Olympic gold medal in men's football at Tokyo 2020 after 2-1 win over Spain in extra-time; Mikel Oyarzabal cancelled out Matheus Cunha's opener before Malcom hit winner; Everton striker Richarlison had missed penalty during first half.

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Brazil retained their Olympic football title with substitute Malcolm scoring an extra-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Spain in Saturday's men's gold medal game.

With today's win, Brazil become the fifth country to retain the Olympics gold medal.

After the game ended 1-1 in normal time, Malcolm raced onto a diagonal ball from Antony and got the better of Jesus Vallejo before driving the winner into the far corner in the 108th minute to ensure Brazil repeated their Rio 2016 triumph.

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