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.

Yesterday, we read and heard comments by ex-IOC chief Juan Antonio Samaranch and LaLiga head Javier Tebas, who both refuse to give in...

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...

The Real Madrid captain is yet another player who has achieved everything in his sport, but longs for the glory of having participated in the Olympics.