Hosts France defeated bitter rivals Argentina on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the men’s football tournament at the Paris Games, while Tokyo 2020 silver medallists Spain are also through after a 3-0 win against Japan Jean-Philippe Mateta scored France’s winner in the fifth minute. The Olympics hosts thought they had a second in the 84th but the goal was ruled out by VAR due to a foul in the play. France then had to endure pressure until the end of regular time plus 11 minutes of added time. After the final whistle, a fight broke out between the teams. French players initially ran after th…