Early Years and Initial Participation (1900-1952) France’s involvement in Olympic football dates back to the very early years of the modern Olympic Games. The nation made its debut in the 1900 Paris Olympics, where football was featured as a demonstration sport. The French team, representing the Union des Sociétés Françaises de Sports Athlétiques (USFSA), played ...
Early Years and First Success (1920-1960) Spain’s participation in Olympic football began in 1920 during the Antwerp Games. This tournament was one of the first international football competitions Spain entered, and the team immediately made an impression by winning the silver medal. Spain reached the final after victories over Denmark, Sweden, and Italy, but ultimately ...
The history of football at the Olympic Games is rich and diverse, spanning more than a century. Here’s an overview of the key moments and developments of the Olympic football tournament: Early Years and Amateurism (1900-1932) Football made its debut at the Olympic Games in 1900 in Paris, although this tournament was not officially recognized ...
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