Football Briefs: Guardiola sees Barca as Euro favourites

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photograph: Phil Noble/Livepic/Reuters After Manchester City continued their seemingly......

Napoli win first trophy since Maradona era

Napoli won their first major title since the Diego Maradona era, denied Serie A champions Juventus the double and handed their captain Alessandro Del Piero an unhappy end to 19 seasons at the club......

Italian Cup: Juve knock out Catania

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had a solid game in his first appearance since the World Cup as his side eliminated Catania with a 2-0 home win in the Italian Cup last 16 on Thursday. Juve,......

Serie A: Juve go top, Napoli frustrated at Genoa

Champions Juventus returned to the top of Serie A with a 4-0 home rout of Cagliari on Wednesday, while former leaders Napoli dropped to second after being held to a goalless draw at Genoa.......

Ronaldinho inspires Milan win

Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato scored twice after great work from Ronaldinho to give AC Milan a battling 2-1 win at Siena in their Serie A opener on Saturday. The visitors, patchy in pre-season......