Messi inspires Argentina to Olympic gold

Nigeria 0 Argentina 1

Sat, 23 Aug, 2008 - 10:31

Nigeria 0 Argentina 1

Argentina achieved revenge over Nigeria for their 1996 defeat with a narrow victory in the Olympic final in the blazing heat of the Bird's Nest stadium.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Chris Crummey and Conor Hearne in action 9/5/2026 Stale Wexford giftwrap points for Dublin
Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal edge nervously towards the denoument
Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final Jack O'Connor: 'If Cork were watching, I’d say they wouldn't be quaking in their boots'
CourtsOlympicsOlympics 2008Place: Bird's NestPlace: Bird's Nest stadiumPlace: Great BritainPlace: HungaryPerson: MessiPerson: Lionel MessiPerson: Angel Di MariaPerson: Victor AnichebePerson: Javier MascheranoPerson: Peter OdemwingiePerson: Juan Roman RiquelmePerson: Viktor KassaiPerson: OdemwingiePerson: Pablo ZabaletaPerson: IsaacPerson: Sergio RomeroPerson: Di MariaPerson: Ambruse VanzekinPerson: VanzekinPerson: AnichebePerson: Sergio AgueroPerson: RomeroEvent: OlympicOrganisation: ArgentinaOrganisation: NigeriaOrganisation: BarcelonaOrganisation: FIFAOrganisation: EvertonOrganisation: UruguayOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: Lokomotiv MoscowOrganisation: Benfica
Messi inspires Argentina to Olympic gold

Motorsport: Carlow start for Michael Boyle as he still eyes national championship

READ NOW

Latest Sports

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited