Men's Olympic squads are made up of under-23s players, with up to three overage players allowed, while women's squads have no age restrictions.

From Lionel Messi to Alex Morgan, Ronaldinho to Ellen White, some of the world's biggest names have played football at the Olympics over the years.

But who are the big names to look out for at Paris 2024? BBC Sport takes a look.

Have a read to find out who here.

Brighton & Hove Albion

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Brighton are well under way with their pre-season tour in Tokyo and Fabian Hurzeler's side currently lead 3-0 against Kashima Antlers.

New signing Yankuba Minteh gave the Seagulls the lead after 15 minutes.

Jeremy Sarmiento doubled the lead in the 50th minute - three minutes before Yasin Ayari made it 3-0.

The European Championships may be over but international football starts again today with the Olympic men's football event beginning.

The group stage gets underway with several matches this afternoon with the women's event starting tomorrow.

But who are playing today? Here's a list of fixtures:

Uzbekistan v Spain, Group C, 14:00 BST

Argentina v Morocco, Group B, 14:00 BST

Guinea v New Zealand, Group A, 16:00 BST

Egypt v Dominican Republic, Group C, 16:00 BST

Iraq v Ukraine, Group B, 18:00 BST

Japan v Paraguay, Group D, 18:00 BST

France v USA, Group A, 20:00 BST

Mali v Israel, Group D, 20:00 BST

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Former Leicester and Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater posted a picture on his Instagram, external of him working on a building site with the caption "on site today".

The Premier League winner, who retired from football in October 2023 after leaving Reading, became the subject of trolls, external saying: "You've hit rock bottom."

Drinkwater responded by saying: "Some of these messages, behave. I love being on site grafting! It's a choice."

Southampton

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Two goals in six minutes for Southampton against Bordeaux in Girona!

Sam Amo-Ameyaw and Mara Sekou grabbed the goals to put Russell Martin's side in the lead.

The French club hit back but they could not find an equaliser.

St Johnstone suffered a surprise defeat away to League 1 hosts Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup as Dundee became the first side to secure progress from the group stage.

The Dark Blues needed two late goals to beat third-tier Annan Athletic, while Aberdeen had to come from behind to secure victory over Championship visitors Airdrieonians in Jimmy Thelin's first home game as manager.

Premiership rivals Ross County also had to come from behind to beat Hamilton Academical.

But Dundee United are in danger of failing to qualify despite easing to victory over Buckie Thistle, as are St Johnstone after Craig Levein's side slipped to third place behind hosts Alloa and East Fife in Group F.

There was also a surprise defeat for Partick Thistle as the Championship side lost 3-2 at home to traditional rivals Clyde, now managed by former Firhill boss Ian McCall.

Read the round-up here.

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Standard , externalreport that Arsenal are interested in Nico Williams and Mikel Merino, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus want Jadon Sancho but cannot meet Manchester United valuation and Kieran Trippier set to leave Newcastle United.

Arsenal are interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, 22, and Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, 28, but face competition from Barcelona for both Spanish internationals.

Keep up to date with the latest gossip transfer news.

Bournemouth

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On the official Arsenal website,, external the North London club have summaries the Cherries pre-season so far:

Bournemouth played Crystal Palace in a behind-closed-doors friendly at their training ground before beginning their two week US training camp in Los Angeles.

They have already played League One side Wrexham at a sold-out Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara to a 1-1 draw.

“I didn’t finish very happy with the performance, especially the first half," Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said.

We played really slow. We were much better in the second half, obviously. But I think it has been a good game, especially physically, with the conditions and the pitch.

A lot of things to improve, but it’s why we come here and play these kind of teams.”

After Bournemouth's game against Arsenal, they return to England to play two more friendlies at the Vitality Stadium against Real Vallacano and Girona before their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 17.

Southampton

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Newly promoted Premier League side Southampton are in pre-season action today and are level with Bordeaux at the break in Girona. The game is being played behind closed doors.

Tyler Dibling's deflected effort gave the Saints the lead after 19 minutes but the French side drew level just a minute later.

Bournemouth

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After scoring 19 goals in the Premier League last season, it's no surprise Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is attracting interest.

Here is what boss Andoni Iraola told BBC Sport's Simon Stone: "Dom is happy. He has come back in very good shape, is training very well and the relationship he has with his team-mates is very good.

"But the market is open. You cannot say he is going to stay or that he is going to leave because we don't know."

Bournemouth

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley rules out Premier League games being played in the USA saying that, for now, pre-season games are enough.

Read more: No to overseas PL games - Bournemouth owner Foley

Arsenal

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More from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ahead of their friendly with Bournemouth in Los Angeles.

The Gunners manager discusses how they've prepared for the new season so far as they soon take on Premier League rivals Man United and Liverpool.

“It’s been very positive since day one," said Arteta.

"We started at Marbella for two weeks and then we had a week off. When the players arrived back at the training ground they were at it straight away.

“It’s not a surprise because they’re a joy of a team to work with - even today, straight away with jet lag and high temperatures, they train at the same intensity.”

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has selected 12 youngsters from the Academy to travel to America for the pre-season with many first teamers unavailable after their international commitments.

The Gunners boss spoke ahead of the friendly against Bournemouth at LA Galaxy's Dignity Health Sports Park: "We’re going to play on three different surfaces, three different stadiums, and different weather conditions.

“The travelling is different and different opposition, so it's great preparation for us.”