Brazil repeats Olympic men's soccer gold with win over Spain. MORE:
YOKOHAMA, Japan — From the World Cup to Olympics, Brazil's men are champions again in Yokohama 19 years apart.
They got the exemptions from their clubs to come to Japan that Neymar could not secure from Paris Saint-Germain. At 38, Dani Alves came to the Olympics eager to be an Olympic champion. Now the winner's medal joins ones form the Copa America, Champions League and league title wins in Spain, Italy and France.
The chance to take the lead in this final was squandered by Richarlison sending a penalty high over the crossbar in the 36th minute.Claudinho’s cross from the left flank was kept alive by Alves and the 38-year-old defender hooked back into the area. As it dropped down, Cunha made the connection and struck low into the net.
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