TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) A wave of violence has jolted soccer in Israel, resulting in police investigations, stiff punishments and the postponement of more than a dozen matches.

The retired Scottish striker has criticized Premier League clubs' lack of development in recent years, saying that he expects Barca to progress in Europe.

The Manchester City forward has long had disciplinary problems, but having been recalled to the Azzurri squad, he has vowed to be on his best behaviour in Poland and Ukraine

The Portuguese coach has often made headlines for all the wrong reasons but claims that he has never launched a verbal attack on officials or opponents without good reason

It was thought that the Blaugrana might hire the former Spain international's mentor, Marcelo Bielsa, to replace him at the helm, but they have instead gone for his right-hand man