Everton favourite missed Olympics after admin gaffe before brother was kidnapped at gunpoint

Former Everton defender Joseph Yobo revisits Goodison Park in 2016(Image: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)

Men’s football and the Olympics have always had a curious relationship. Depending on each nation or even each individual, the significance of a medal in the competition, which is not typically synonymous with the male game, differs wildly.

have seen in recent years just how seriously some players take it. At the previous Games, their forward Richarlison was part of the Brazil squad that earned gold in Tokyo.

 

Former Everton defender Joseph Yobo revisits Goodison Park in 2016(Image: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)

Men’s football and the Olympics have always had a curious relationship. Depending on each nation or even each individual, the significance of a medal in the competition, which is not typically synonymous with the male game, differs wildly.

have seen in recent years just how seriously some players take it. At the previous Games, their forward Richarlison was part of the Brazil squad that earned gold in Tokyo.

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