Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.
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Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time as Spain took gold in the Olympic men’s football final after a 5-3 win against France on Friday.
The thrilling win at Parc des Princes completed a golden summer for Spanish football - following the senior team's European Championship triumph last month.
Spain, which lost the final to Brazil at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, became the first European gold medalist in men’s football since it last won the tournament at the Barcelona Games in 1992.
France came back from 3-1 down to send the game to extra time when Jean-Phillipe Mateta equalized from the penalty spot in the third minute of time added on.
But substitute Camello coolly lifted over France goalkeeper Guillaume Restes in the 100th and got his second in the first minute of time added on.
Germany's women's team win bronze medal against Spain
Germany have won the bronze medal in the women's football 3rd place final against Spain at the Paris Olympics.
Germany's goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a penalty into the ninth minute of stoppage time from Spanish Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, who broke down in tears after the final whistle.
Giulia Gwinn scored the winner in the 64th minute after being fouled by Spain's goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati, the reigning women’s world player of the year, had the best chance in the opening half but her shot hit the crossbar.
Jennie Hermoso’s attempted rebound was blocked by a German defender.
It was Germany's fourth bronze medal in women's football at the Olympics. The Germans previously won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games but didn't qualify for Tokyo three years ago.
Spain, ranked No. 1 in the world, were making their Olympic debut.
The women's football final is taking place on Saturday at 17.00 between Brazil and the US.