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Brazil get South Africa, Denmark, Iraq in Rio Olympics football draw

Brazil have been world champions at every level bar the Olympics, begin their campaign against South Africa in Brasilia.

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People attend a protest against impeachment proceedings against Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia Brazil pitted against South Africa, Iraq and Denmark for the Olympic soccer tournament. (Source: Reuters)

Hosts Brazil were pitted against South Africa, Iraq and Denmark when the draw for the Olympic soccer tournament was made on Thursday.

Brazil, who have been world champions at every level bar the Olympics, begin their campaign against South Africa in Brasilia, one of six host cities for the competition.

“All the teams will find it difficult but we are very confident and hope Brazil can win the gold medal,” said former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho after helping with the draw.

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Three players over the age of 23 are permitted to take part for each team and Brazil are in talks with Barcelona to free striker Neymar.

Holders Mexico were drawn with Germany, Fiji and South Korea.

In the women’s tournament, Brazil will face Sweden, China and South Africa.

United States, who have won four of the five Olympic titles, were drawn to face France, New Zealand and Colombia.

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