Violence: Cherno More Varna came from behind to capture their maiden Bulgarian Cup title late Saturday, snatching a 2-1 extra-time win over Levski Sofia in a final marred by fan violence. Cherno More captain Mihail Venkov was hit by what appeared to be a tin can just before the break. The second half was also delayed by several minutes after Levski fans threw flares and firecrackers on the pitch. Just after the final whistle Levski supporters set seats on fire and threw them on to the field before riot police restored order.

La Volpe: Controversial former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe has been named coach of Chiapas Jaguares 13 months after being sacked by Guadalajara for inappropriate conduct towards a female employee. Argentine La Volpe, who led Mexico to the last 16 at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, was sacked for misconduct after less than a month in charge of Guadalajara. The 63-year-old, who is known as “Bigoton” because his big moustache, has spent the bulk of his career in Mexico, winning the lea-gue title with Atlante in 1993.

Unbeaten run: The United States extended their home unbeaten streak to 96 games with a 0-0 draw in a friendly against South Korea in a tune-up before the women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada next Saturday. The US open their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 8.

Qatar: Joao Rodriguez’s goal ensured Qatar’s long build-up to a 2022 World Cup on home soil got off to a shaky start when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the U-20 equivalent tournament in New Zealand yesterday. Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said his job was to develop a team that would provide the bulk of the squad for 2022. “These boys will be at a great football age in 2022 and there is a huge desire among all those who work with the team for them to be competing in their home World Cup,” the Spaniard said.