Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu called it a "scandalous situation" and said he would boycott the Olympic closing ceremony.

United looked set to repeat their FA Cup final win over the English champions in May.

World champions South Africa scored five tries to one as they crushed Australia 33-7 in the opening match of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.

Yusuf Dikec may have an Olympic medal and a legion of adoring online fans, but the Turkish pistol sharpshooter is aiming to keep his feet on the ground.

France coach Thierry Henry described his team's Olympic performance as "magical" despite their agonising extra-time defeat against Spain in the men's football final on Friday.