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22 Jun

Roma Boss Mourinho Banned For 4 Matches For Confronting Referee After Europa League Final

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Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been banned for four matches by Uefa for confronting English referee Anthony Taylor after the Europa League final. The charge relates to an incident in a car park after the game, when Mourinho, 60, directed a foul-mouthed rant at Taylor. The Portuguese had been booked by Taylor in Budapest, where Sevilla beat Roma on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Mourinho has been charged with using insulting or abusive language. Both clubs also faced several charges over their fans’ and players’ conduct during the match. Roma have also been banned from selling tickets to their travelling fans…

02 Jun

Mourinho Charged By Uefa For Car Park Rant At Official

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Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been charged by Uefa for using insulting or abusive language against an official after Wednesday's Europa League final. The charge relates to an incident in a car park after the game, when Mourinho, 60, directed a foul-mouthed rant at English referee Anthony Taylor. The Portuguese had been booked by Taylor in Budapest, where Sevilla beat Roma on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Both clubs also face several charges over their fans' and players' conduct. Sevilla and Roma have been charged with throwing of objects, lighting of fireworks and improper conduct of their team. Spanish side…

02 Jun

Referee Anthony Taylor Attacked By Roma Fans [VIDEO]

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Referee Anthony Taylor was forced to run for his dear life as angry AS Roma fans attacked him at the airport as he made his way home from refereeing the Europa League final. The English referee took charge of the final in Budapest between serial winners Sevilla and Jose Mourinho’s Serie A side. It was a busy night for the Englishman, who flashed 13 yellows as the La Liga outfit continued their incredible record in the competition, winning it for a seventh time in 18 years, stretching back to when it was still known as the UEFA Cup. They fell…

02 Jun

Referees Body Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Abuse Of Anthony Taylor

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Referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) says it is appalled by the “unjustified and abhorrent” abuse directed at Anthony Taylor in Budapest Airport following Wednesday’s Europa League final. The Englishman had officiated the game, where Sevilla beat Roma on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Taylor and his family were then shouted at by angry fans at the airport. It came after Roma boss Jose Mourinho was seen in a car park confronting the referee with a foul-mouthed rant. PGMOL said in a statement: “[We are] aware of videos circulating on social media showing Anthony Taylor and his family being…