“Investigate who ran the race like that”

ROME The Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Jose Mourinho for words spoken against the referee of the final of Europa League Anthony Taylor and now he risks a heavy disqualification. «He looked like a Spaniard, he wasn’t even ashamed when he gave the penalty which was then taken away from the Var. Let’s hope he makes the Champions League next year, so he’ll do all his bullshit there», said the coach in the post-match press conference. Then, in the basement of the stadium, he attacked him face to face: «You’re a fucking disgrace man (you’re a fucking disgrace, ndc). Don’t even feel shame on your faces. Congratulations, also to the Var. Even Rosetti was able to say that it wasn’t a penalty and you weren’t». The UEFA Disciplinary Commission has taken action for “insults and offensive language towards a match official”, pursuant to article 55 of the Disciplinary Regulations.

Taylor, UEFA: “We do not tolerate violence against referees”. Open investigation into Mourinho. Giallorossi fan arrested in Budapest

The allegations of the Special One against the English whistle also resulted in the reaction of the Premier League which, with an official note, condemned the behavior of the Portuguese and the insults received by the referee at the Budapest airport: «We are shocked and appalled by the unacceptable insults addressed to Anthony Taylor and his family on the return journey from the Europa League final. No one should have to suffer the unforgivable behavior they had to endure yesterday. Anthony is one of our most experienced and knowledgeable match directors and we fully support him and his family.” The former English referee Keith Hackett, on the other hand, in a comment on the Telegraph said: «Mourinho should be disqualified for at least 10 days after the horror seen at Budapest airport».

Sevilla-Roma: UEFA opens an investigation into Mourinho for insulting referee Taylor

ABODI CONDEMNATION

Sports minister Andrea Abodi also intervened in defense of the referee: «There are defeats that hurt, which we believe are unfair, in sport as in life, but this never justifies unacceptable attitudes and languages, especially on the part of the protagonists. , moreover professionals ». UEFA itself, in addition to opening the proceedings, stigmatized the affair: «We vehemently condemn violent behaviour. Referees play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the game, and their safety and well-being are of the utmost importance. UEFA will not tolerate any form of violent behavior towards them. We will maintain close cooperation with local police and airport security. We are constantly striving to improve safety measures for officials in coordination with local authorities.” On the other hand, Senator Maurizio Gasparri came to the coach’s aid: «I learn that UEFA, an organization that should be accountable for many companies that have marked its history, would have opened an investigation against Mourinho and Roma. Rather let them take care of the referee who had an incomparable conduct on the occasion of the recent Rome-Seville final. UEFA takes it out on the victims and neglects the people who deserve a very careful and thorough investigation. This conduct is shameful. Rome is offended by this umpteenth proof of arrogance».

STOP

Meanwhile, following the attack on the referee and his family, a 42-year-old man was arrested by the airport police in collaboration with the company that manages airport security. A second fan, however, would have been released after interrogation by the Hungarian police. Roma risk nothing, because the club could not have intervened in any way. The Giallorossi club will be fined for throwing objects, lighting pyrotechnic material, causing damage, crowd disturbance and improper team conduct. Sevilla, on the other hand, is accused of pitch invasion.
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