Beijing Olympic Soccer Tournament for Men (2008)

Crucial late goals were the order of the day in Asian qualifying for London 2012 with Korea Republic securing a draw but fellow frontrunners Japan were stunned by a last-gasp winner, while Uzbekistan are on the cusp of qualification.

Well-placed Japan and Korea Republic have London 2012 in their sights as Asian qualifying resumes for the year, while the remaining group is a four-way contest between Australia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

Midfielder Sandro speaks to FIFA.com about adapting to English football, Tottenham Hotspur’s title challenge and impressive record with him in the team, the appreciation from the fans and his desire to help Brazil win Olympic gold.

Kleber’s lust for adventure has been rewarded with a starring role at Porto and a place in the Brazilian national team. FIFA.com spoke to the young and upwardly mobile striker.

With less than 200 days to go before the start of London 2012, FIFA.com takes a look at what to expect in the run up to the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournaments.

Having qualified for the Olympic games for the first time in 19 years, Egypt goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy looks towards the tournament as well as targeting club silverware with Al Masry.

The Football Association (FA) have confirmed that English players who compete at next summer's UEFA EURO 2012 will not be considered for the Great Britain Olympic team.

Surprise packages Gabon won the CAF U-23 Championship over the weekend to join Morocco and Egypt as African qualifiers for next year's Men’s Olympic Football Tournament.

Egypt claimed their place at the 2012 London Olympic's after they beat Senegal in the CAF U-23 Championships third-placed play-off, while Gabon lifted the title with a win over Morocco.

Egypt and Senegal will have a second opportunity to book London 2012 qualification when they meet on the weekend in Marrakech.

Morocco defeated Egypt 3-2 in their CAF Under-23 Championship semi-final to clinch a place at next year's Men's Olympic Football Tournament in London.

Speaking after playing what may be his last match for Los Angeles Galaxy, David Beckham says he is excited at the prospect of playing at London 2012.

USA have been placed in Group A alongside Canada, Cuba, and El Salvador for Men's Olympic Football qualifying in CONCACAF, which will be held in both Nashville and Carson.

Gabon have booked their place at next year's Men's Olympic Football Tournament as they secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Senegal in their CAF Under-23 Championship semi-final.

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has said he has a squad in mind for next year's Men's Olympic Football Tournament in London, and that the core of the team for Brazil 2014 will not be determined until after those games.