Football

Substitute Lionel Messi scored two late goals as Barcelona won against Shakhtar Donetsk.

United are aiming to extend their home record of 12 consecutive wins in Europe.

Argentina face Nigeria in a repeat of their 1996 Atlanta Olympics final.

Brazil came from a goal down and avenged their loss to Germany in last year's World Cup final.

Despite being five-time World Cup winners, Brazil have yet to win the Olympic gold medal.

Hosts China scored late in the second half to sink Sweden 2-0.

Three matches marked the first day of competition at the Games.

Germany and Brazil played out a goalless draw in the opening match.

Philipp Lahm scored in the 90th minute to take Germany into the final.

Down 0-2, Turkey scored three goals in last 15 minutes to beat the Czechs.

The Netherlands secure a 4-1 win over France. Italy drew 1-1 with Romania.

Croatia scored goals in each half from Darijo Srna and Iva Olic to win 2-1.

Portugal beat the Czech Republic 3-1 on Wednesday to finish first in Group A.

Cannavaro was hurt in a collision with fellow defender Giorgio Chiellini.

UEFA President Michel Platini said he was delighted with the ruling.

After second-place Chelsea's victory at Manchester City, the Red Devils needed to win at the Riverside.