Diego Maradona celebrated his 60th birthday over the weekend and few could say the Argentine legend is ageing well, this contrasts with Messi is who is still only 33.

As was to be expected, the IOC has finally thrown in the towel. It was natural that the body would cling on to any remote hope, but unfortunately reality has bitten.

We're into an Olympic year, with Tokyo preparing to host the Games for a second time, and I can't help but feel sorry they won't be held rather closer to home...