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Paris 2024 Olympics: Brazil Miss The Bus As Argentina Qualify - In Pics

Brazil will not defend its Olympic men바카라™s football title in London after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday. In the decisive South American Olympic qualifier, Luciano Gondou scored the winner for the Argentina under-23 team coached by Javier Mascherano. He headed a cross from Valentin Barco past goalkeeper Mycael in the 78th minute at the Brigido Iriarte Stadium in Caracas. Brazil won gold at men바카라™s football in the Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo Olympics. Argentina, who won gold in 2004 and 2008, finished the final qualifying event with five points.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Brazil Miss The Bus As Argentina Qualify - In Pics
Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Ariana Cubillos

Argentina's players celebrate their 1-0 victory over Brazil at the end of South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Ariana Cubillos

Brazil's Geovane (21) and goalkeeper Matheus Donelli (12) walk off the field after their 0-1 lost against Argentina in the last soccer match of the South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Brazil's Bruno Gomes, left, and Argentina's Claudio Echeverri fight for the ball during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Ariana Cubillos

Brazil's John Kennedy, bottom, falls challenged by Argentina's Nicolas Valentini during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Argentina's Luciano Gondou celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Brazil during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. Argentina won 1-0 and qualified to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Ariana Cubillos

Brazil's Gabriel Pec reacts after missing a chance to score a goal against Argentina during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Brazil's Arthur Chaves, left, and Argentina's Valentin Barco battle for the ball during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Ariana Cubillos

Argentina's Luciano Gondou, left, and Brazil's Arthur Chaves fight for the ball during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Ariana Cubillos

Argentina's Valentin Barco, front, falls challenged by Brazil's Andrey Santos during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Argentina Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Brazil's Alexsandre, left, and Argentina's Ignacio Fernández battle for the ball during South America's under-23 pre-Olympic tournament soccer match at Brigido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.

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