Lionel Messi took centrestage for Argentina by scoring and providing an assist in his team’s opening win over Ivory Coast on Thursday.

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Italy beat Honduras 3-0 in Group D thanks to first-half goals from from forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Giuseppe Rossi gave Italy the initiative and Robert Acquafresca added another after the break as the Azzurini made a impressive start to the tournament.

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Brazil midfielder Hernanes scored the winner as they struggled to beat nine-man Belgium 1-0 in Group C on the opening day of the men’s Olympic football tournament.

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