Beaten by Sevilla FC in the Europa League final (1-1, 4-1 tab) on Wednesday, Roma did not digest their defeat. After the match, his coach José Mourinho criticized Anthony Taylor’s decisions. Then the Roman fans tried to attack the English referee. Incidents that could cost the technician dearly.
Unacceptable images. Leaving Budapest after the final between Sevilla FC and Roma, referee Anthony Taylor had to deal with upset Roman supporters. Videos are circulating on social media and show his difficult passage, and the tears of his daughter, in the midst of raging fans. Enough to anger Rio Ferdinand who does not understand why UEFA did not better ensure the safety of the Englishman.
Ref Anthony Taylor, getting attacked at the airport by Roma fans 👊✈️ pic.twitter.com/nvuAFNCbR6
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” I hope Anthony Taylor and his family are okay after this bullshitreacted the former central defender on Twitter. How could we let him walk without security? All the authorities have to start thinking about the worst case scenarios the way things are going. These thugs should be held accountable as soon as possible. A priori, the supporters present will not be the only ones deemed to be at fault. José Mourinho is also singled out, he who was quick to launch hostilities after the final whistle.
UEFA could sanction Mourinho
The Roma coach began by criticizing Anthony Taylor’s decisions at a press conference. ” The referee seemed Spanish. He was giving us yellows all over “In particular dropped the Portuguese, who then waited for the official in the parking lot of the stadium to give him his opinion. ” It’s a fucking shame “, can we hear on another video. No doubt this behavior did not calm the Italian fans after the defeat. Moreover, UEFA is waiting to study Anthony Taylor’s report before possible sanctions against the coach targeted by Paris Saint-Germain. In any case, the investigation is open, said the body this Friday afternoon.
