Best of Beijing - Football (soccer)Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities like Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin
Christiane against ShannonCristiane of Brazil and Shannon Boxx (#7) of United States battle for the ball during the Women's Football Gold Medal match between Brazil and the United States .
Soccerstar MessiLionel Messi of Argentina during the Men's Final between Nigeria and Argentina at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Germany against BrazilAnnike Krahn (L) of Germany and Renata Costa of Brazil compete for the ball during the Women's Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Shanghai Stadium.
German women win bronzeGermany team members celebrate prior to receiving their Bronze medals for the Women's Football on Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 at Worker's Stadium in Beijing, China.
Brazil's female playersBrazilian players celebrate a goal by Daniela during the Women's Quarter Final match between Brazil and Norway at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium on Day 7 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China.
US women win goldThe United States team celebrate after winning the Women's Football Gold Medal match between Brazil and the United States 0-1.
Nigeria defeats Ivory CoastNigerian players celebrate their win over Ivory Coast after the Men's Quarter Final match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
Team BrazilThe Brazil team thank their support after the men's preliminary group C match between Brazil and Belgium at Shenyang Stadium on Day -1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 7, 2008 in Shenyang, China.
Messi and Romero celebratingLionel Messi and Sergio Romero of Argentina celebrate gold during the medal ceremony for the Men's Football at the National Stadium.
Maradona and RonaldinhoDiego Maradona of Argentina shakes the hand of Ronaldinho of Brazil during the medal ceremony for the Men's Football at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Argentina wins goldArgentina celebrates winning the Men's Gold Medal football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Beijing 2008Australian Team content was captured pre, during and post the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. From Meet Your Team vignettes, to Laurie's team song, press conferences, door stops, Getty highlights, the welcome home parades and much more
