“Mourinho’s X-rated Rant at Referee in Europa League Final Could Lead to Massive Ban”

Jose Mourinho is facing a significant ban from UEFA after confronting referee Anthony Taylor in the car park following Roma’s Europa League final defeat to Sevilla. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur manager shouted at Taylor, calling him a “f***ing disgrace” and accused UEFA refs’ chief Roberto Rosetti of being complicit in what he felt was a stitch-up against his side. Mourinho’s outburst was captured in a video that went viral on social media and global websites. Taylor is expected to mention the clash in his official report, which will bring a major inquiry. Mourinho was already likely to be in hot water after his comments in the post-match press conference in which he implicitly accused Taylor and his colleagues of being biased as he said they “seemed Spanish”. Those comments were expected to be included in the official UEFA match delegate’s report and were likely to see a short ban. However, the subsequent clash will bring a more severe punishment. Mourinho has a long history of clashes with officials, including serving a two-match ban for accusing Swede Anders Frisk of allowing Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard into his dressing room at half-time during a contentious Champions League game against Chelsea in 2005.