Big disappointment for Roma in the Europa League final: after 147 minutes of play, the Giallorossi surrendered to Sevilla on penalties. Not a beautiful but exciting match held in Budapest's Puskas Arena, which ended 1-1 after extra time thanks to goals from Dybala and Mancini's own goal. Tense match, with 17 booked between the pitch and the bench, a penalty for the Andalusians first given and then cancelled by VAR, a very doubtful one not granted to Roma, two potential red cards for the Spaniards and a refereeing that did not convince Mourinho's team and many observers. It was precisely the coach of the Roma team, at the end of the match, in the stadium garage, who was the protagonist of a scene that was certainly not edifying but clearly explained Roma's frustration with the conduct of the match by the English umpire Taylor. "You're a fucking disgrace," the Portuguese coach shouted toward the minibus that would take the entire refereeing team out of the facility. Attempts by UEFA's referee designator, Italy's Rosetti, to restore calm were to no avail, even as the coach accused him of "agreeing with them". Already in the press conference Mourinho had attacked Taylor - "he looks Spanish". Now it is possible that UEFA will decide on a disqualification, because the whole scene was captured by a smartphone and the video quickly went around the web.
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