When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

IMAGE: Rafael Marquez. Photograph: Reuters/Files The world woke up on Thursday morning to the news for Mexico captain and former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez as one among 20 people sanctioned......

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,......

Leaders Lazio lose derby, Milan and Juve win

Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera watched in horror as Marco Borriello's weak penalty crept under his body and dribbled into the net to help city rivals AS Roma to a 2-0 win over the Serie A......

Europa League: Napoli in dramatic fightback

Napoli recovered from three goals down to draw 3-3 at Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League on Thursday as holders Atletico Madrid were held 1-1 by Bayer Leverkusen. Juventus drew 1-1 at......

Serie A: Eto'o helps Inter to win over Palermo

Samuel Eto'o shone once again with both goals in Inter Milan's 2-1 comeback win at Palermo to send the champions joint top of Serie A on Sunday. Inter have seven points from three games, level with......