In other Olympic action, Brazil beat Belarus 3-1 at Old Trafford, thanks to goals from Alexandre Pato, Neymar and Oscar.

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However, an injury to Marco Borriello, Alexandre Pato's stuttering form for Brazil at the Olympics and Filippo Inzaghi turning 35 have made the signing of another striker necessary.

BBC: Shevchenko completes Milan move

The home side went ahead when Alexandre Pato fed Borriello, who surged inside the area, got past defender Gabriel Heinze and fired from close-range past Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

CNN: Higuain strike gives Real Madrid win

Milan lost their star forward Kaka to Madrid earlier this summer, and will add Huntelaar to an attacking pool of Brazilians Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato plus veteran Italian Filippo Inzaghi and Marco Borriello.

CNN: Huntelaar signs four-year AC Milan contract

The 2008 Beijing Games provided the latest disappointments, with a men's team sporting the likes of two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho and future AC Milan star Alexandre Pato crashing out in the semifinals to Argentina, losing 3-0 and ending up with the bronze medal.

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