UEFA announced on Friday the opening of disciplinary proceedings aimed in particular at AS Roma coach José Mourinho, following his remarks to the referee of the Europa League final lost on Wednesday against Sevilla FC ( 1-1 ap, 4-1 tab). Behavior punishable by suspension, possibly accompanied by a fine.
UEFA are opening proceedings against José Mourinho for insulting and abusive language towards Anthony Taylor in the Europa League final. In a video shot in the parking lot of the Budapest stadium, the Portuguese technician repeatedly launches Englishman Anthony Taylor “p… shame, it’s a p… shame”, “incorrect behavior” punishable under UEFA regulations with a suspension, possibly accompanied by a fine or “community service in the service of football”.
“harassed and insulted”
In a particularly tense meeting – neither Mourinho nor Sevilla had ever lost a final – the referee distributed 13 yellow cards, seven of which were to Roman players, and more than 25 minutes of stoppage time were played, including those of the extension. According to the English refereeing organization PGMOL, Anthony Taylor and his family were also “harassed and insulted” by Roma fans at the airport – facts not taken into account on the disciplinary level by UEFA, including the competence stops at the limits of the stadium.
“Condemned violent behavior”
The organization nevertheless “strongly condemned the violent behavior” towards Anthony Taylor and his family and intends to “carefully assess” these incidents to strengthen the security of its officials in the future, “in collaboration with local police and airport security”. , a spokesperson told AFP.
UEFA’s disciplinary proceedings also target the two clubs, for a series of offenses more common on the European scene: “invasion of the pitch, throwing of projectiles, lighting of smoke bombs and incorrect behavior of the team” on the Sevilla side, and “throw of projectiles, lighting of smoke bombs, damage, crowd movements and incorrect behavior of the team” with regard to AS Roma.