Mourinho recalls incident with Taylor: 'I lost mine
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Why this matters
The next match between José Mourinho and AS Roma in the Champions League represents a significant reunion for the coach, who has already made history by leading the team to win the Conference League. However, the episode with referee Anthony Taylor continues to haunt his career, affecting his relationship with the club's management and the perception of the fans. This context adds a layer of tension to the duel, which will be crucial for Roma's Champions League aspirations.
Main conclusions
- Mourinho recalls incident with Taylor: 'I lost mine.
- José Mourinho remembers the difficult moments after the Europa League final and its consequences, as he prepares for a duel with AS Roma in the Champions League.
- Mourinho denkt terug aan Taylor-incident: 'Toen verloor ik mijn baan'.
José Mourinho is about to face AS Roma, his former team, next week in a Champions League game. The Portuguese coach, who led the Roman club to win the Conference League, cannot forget the episode in which he criticized referee Anthony Taylor, which ended up having significant consequences for his career and his relationship with the club's management.
In the 2021/22 season, Mourinho made history by guiding AS Roma to victory in the first edition of the Conference League, defeating Feyenoord in the final. However, the following year, the Roman team reached the final of the Europa League, but was eliminated after a penalty shootout with Sevilla. After that game, Mourinho expressed his fury towards Taylor, expressing his dissatisfaction very clearly.
Mourinho's words had a profound impact, so much so that angry Roma fans attacked the English referee at an airport in Budapest, leading to death threats against his family. Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Mourinho said: "What happened at the airport was not my responsibility. I am responsible for the offenses I did to the referee in the parking lot, and for that I had to pay. But I should not have been held responsible for what happened at the airport, as that was not my fault, and I still paid."
He added that the consequences of his criticism affected his relationship with the club's owners, who, after the final, decided to opt for a new approach and profile for the team, leading Mourinho to feel that his departure was inevitable. "When I came back, I was already doomed. A few months later I wasn't," revealed Mourinho, who still managed to stay until January.
The Portuguese coach sees the lost Europa League final as the milestone that ended his adventure in Rome. After playing for clubs such as Fenerbahçe and Benfica, Mourinho now returns to Real Madrid, where he had previously been a coach between 2010 and 2013. On Wednesday, the coach will be back at the Olympic Stadium to face AS Roma, a reunion that promises to be full of emotion and memories.
What happens next
With AS Roma preparing to face Real Madrid, Mourinho will have the opportunity to show that he has learned from past mistakes. The pressure to get a good result in the Champions League is high, especially after the criticism and fallout that followed the Europa League game. The team's performance could influence not only their position in the competition, but also Mourinho's future at the club.
Frequently asked questions
What happened between Mourinho and referee Anthony Taylor?
Mourinho criticized referee Anthony Taylor after the Europa League final, which had significant consequences for his career and relationship with AS Roma management.
Who confirmed the consequences of Mourinho's criticism?
José Mourinho confirmed the consequences of his criticism in statements to Corriere dello Sport, where he spoke about his responsibility and the impact on his relations with the club's owners.
Why does Mourinho feel his departure from AS Roma was inevitable?
Mourinho feels his departure was inevitable due to the new approach and profile the club's owners decided to adopt following their criticism of the referee.
What changes occurred in the AS Roma team after the incident?
After the incident with Anthony Taylor, AS Roma management decided to opt for a new approach and profile for the team, which affected Mourinho's stay.
What is the relationship between Mourinho and AS Roma today?
José Mourinho is about to face AS Roma, his former team, in the Champions League, which indicates a complex relationship after the incident and his criticism.