Grabbing an opposing coach by the face and placing a finger near his eye, making inappropriate gestures to rival players and attacking ball boys for time-wasting _ Jose Mourinho has taken his abrasive tactics to a new level.
Spanish league players say they will go on strike if a new collective bargaining agreement is not signed.

For those doubting the growth of soccer in the United States, look no further than Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Barcelona at FedEx Field on Saturday.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is appearing before UEFA's appeal panel to challenge his five-match ban from Champions League matches.
Alex Ferguson believes the Champions League showdown between Manchester United and Barcelona could be the best final in the last 10 years.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been banned for five Champions League matches after accusing UEFA of conspiring to help Barcelona.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho was banned for five Champions League games Friday after accusing European soccer's governing body of conspiring to help Barcelona.
Spanish soccer giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have played each other 213 times in the last 109 years, including five this season and four in the past 18 days.
After three tempestuous meetings raised their rivalry to an even more heated level than usual, Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for the fourth time in 18 days Tuesday night with a berth in the Champions League final at stake.