Sports News July 24 Highlights: Spain Beat Uzbekistan 2-1; Argentina Lose To Morocco 1-2 In Paris Olympics 1st Round Football Games

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Three-time Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video emerged that she says shows her behaving inappropriately while coaching other riders.

Dujardin said in a statement that the video from four years ago “shows me making an error of judgment during a coaching session.” It wasn't clear what video Dujardin referred to or what specifically the video shows. (AP)

Alvaro Morata and Rodri have been charged by UEFA following their actions during Spain's trophy celebrations after winning Euro 2024.

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The Slovenian cyclist who recently won the Tour de France to complete the double after earlier winning Giro d'Italia will not compete in the Paris Olympics. The reason has been cited as fatigue.

So, an 11-year-old skateboarder will share the same global stage with a sexagenarian equestrian, who will be making her debut at the Paris Games starting July 26.

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India's Olympic squad boasts five previous medalists - Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, and the men's hockey team. Joining these champions, a fresh crop of talent is poised to make a significant impact.

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The Canadian Olympic Committee has issued an apology after a member of the Canadian women's soccer team staff was caught operating a drone over a New Zealand training session.

British dressage legend Charlotte Dujardin has been provisionally suspended by the FEI following the release of a video showing inappropriate behavior towards a horse. The Olympic champion, who had already withdrawn from the Paris Games, admitted to making an "error of judgment" in the footage.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted uncertainty over the future of goalkeeper Ederson, amid strong interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. The Brazilian has been a key figure for City, but Guardiola revealed he may not remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond this summer.

Today, the Paris Olympic football games kick off with six matches in the first round of group stage, below is the fixtures and timing:

Spain Vs Uzbekistan - 6:30 PM IST

Argentina Vs Morocco - 6:30 PM IST

Guinea Vs New Zealand - 8:30 PM IST

Egypt Vs Dominican Republic - 8:30 PM IST

Iraq vs Uzbekistan - 10:30 PM IST

Japan Vs Paraguay - 10:30 PM IST

GOAL TO SPAIN!

Spain have taken 1-0 lead in their first match at the Paris Olympic football games 2024 through the goal scored by Marc Pubill in the 29th minute.

Current Score - Spain 1-0 Uzbekistan '29.

With Eldor Shomurodov's goal Uzbekistan have levelled up against Spain in the frst round football match in Paris. Now the game moves with 1-1 score.

Current Score - Spain 1-1 Uzbekistan

Atlas Lions of Morocco makes the first goal of the first round match against Argentina in  Saint Etienne right at the half time 45' to give his side a 1-0 lead.

Current Score: Argentina 0-1 Morocco

GOAL For Morocco!

Not a promising start for Argentina in the second half of the game as they receives a penalty and Rahimi Al Ain extended Morocco's lead with a precise left corner kick.

Current Score: Argentina 0-2 Morocco

GOAL! Giuliano Simeone smash the ball into the roof of the net past the keeper at close range to make Argentina alive in the game opening their side's goal tally in the 67th minute.

67 mins: Argentina 1-2 Morocco

Spain clinched the victory in the first match of the Paris Olympics Football Games 2024! The Spanish Men's Team beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in the first round match of group C.

Cristian Medina scores at the death, 16th minute of second half stoppage time to take the game into an equalizer 2-2 with Morocco in group B match of the Paris Olympics men's football event at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint Etienne, France.

Just after Medina goaled Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest. The trouble forced the Argentina vs Morocco Paris Olympics 2024 first round match to be suspended for nearly two hours.

The game finally resumed after the delay when no fans were present at the stadium. However, eventually with the VAR, the late net of Argentina was ruled out, leaving Morocco on a 2-1 victory.