Anthony Taylor has become AS Roma’s number one enemy. The performance of the English referee in the Europa League final did not please José Mourinho and the Roman fans attacked him. A situation that moved the other Roman club, Lazio.
His arrival on the banks of the Danube, in Budapest, was not a long calm river. English referee Anthony Taylor alienated all of AS Roma, leaving the Hungarian capital heckled and insulted by Italian fans. A difficult situation while he was accompanied by his family. This comes following his final where he did not whistle a penalty claimed by the Romans and the intervention of José Mourinho who came to see him in the parking lot after the meeting. A week later, the tension had not completely subsided in view of the Roman banners aimed at him in the stands of the Stadio Olympico this weekend.
Lazio want to make Taylor an honorary member
The anger against Taylor did not spread throughout the Eternal City. Indeed, logically, the rival supporters of Lazio were amused by the misfortunes of the Louve. They also wanted to support the English referee, seen as a true martyr of their enemies. In the stands of Empoli last weekend, we could already see banners blooming in support of Anthony Taylor. ” It’s rigor….It’s good “, could we read with the photo of Anthony Taylor.
Lazio supporters’ club vow to make Anthony Taylor an honorary member, insisting their archrivals Roma made him a ‘victim of barbaric aggression’ in the Europa League final https://t.co/QzmMrE1inB
– Mail Sport (@MailSport) June 6, 2023
According to the Times, Laziales supporters went even further. A group of Pomezia-based club supporters want to make the England official one of their own. ” In addition to the business already noted, namely the approval of the club’s accounts for the 2022-23 season and the confirmation of the terms of membership for the 2023-24 season, in accordance with the wishes expressed by our members, we will grant an honorary membership to Anthony Taylor. He has been the victim of barbaric attacks from Roma fans since the thrilling and enjoyable Europa League final ended. We invite our members to come in large numbers for this event. “, they declared officially. Known for their often reprehensible behavior and actions in the stands, Lazio supporters found a good opportunity to restore their image while attacking Roma.
