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UEL Final: Mourinho Risks UEFA Ban After Roma’s Defeat To Sevilla

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3 years ago

June 1, 2023

AS Roma head coach, Jose Mourinho has risked a UEFA ban and fine after confronting the Europa League officials in the stadium car park, branding them “f***ing crooks” following his team’s Europa League defeat to Sevilla on penalties after the match had ended in a 1-1 draw.

Mourinho’s men took the lead in the Europa League final against Sevilla at the Puskas Arena football stadium in Budapest, Hungary, on Wednesday night through Paulo Dybala.

But the Serie A side was pegged back at the start of the second half by an own goal from Gianluca Mancini, with the game going to extra time and then penalties.

Sevilla goalkeeper, Bono saved two spot-kicks before Argentina’s World Cup winner Gonzalo Montiel dispatched the winning penalty after a dramatic retake.

The match was a very scrappy and bad-tempered affair, with 13 yellow cards dished out by referee Anthony Taylor.

However, after Sevilla had lifted the trophy, Mourinho waited around to confront Taylor and his refereeing team – which also included Michael Oliver at the car park at the Puskas Arena.

“It is a f***ing disgrace, man. It is a f***ing disgrace, man,” Mourinho said before briefly switching to the Italian to continue his tirade.

“Even [UEFA Referees’ Committee chairman Roberto] Rosetti said it was not a penalty,” Mourinho said in Italian, referring to the overturned spot-kick on Ocampos, which referee Taylor reversed after checking the VAR monitor.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager added, “F*** off, man. F***ing crooks, man. Congratulations, f***ing scandalous.”

At the beginning of the clip, captured by Sportitalia, a Roma official tries to escort Mourinho away, but the Portuguese spend a full minute sounding off before finally walking over to the Roma team bus with goalkeeper coach, Nuno Santos.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.