Jose Mourinho saw red during Roma’s 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona and added a new potentially iconic gesture of protest to his Serie A career.
Inter fans still remember his ‘handcuffs’ after two players were sent off in a Serie A match during a 0-0 draw with Sampdoria in February 2010.
This time, Mourinho was protesting repeatedly during the 2-2 draw with Verona at the Stadio Olimpico, a game they had been losing 2-0 before teenage substitutes Cristian Volpato and Edoardo Bove clawed it back.
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The referee lost patience with Mourinho after the Special One made a ‘telephone’ gesture with his hand.
Roma have protested against numerous referees this season, with Mourinho repeatedly hinting the club is ‘considered small’ in the eyes of those who are powerful.
Before leaving the touchline, Mourinho insisted on hugging Verona coach Igor Tudor first.
Jose Mourinho has been sent off for Roma again this season! 🔴
He’s lost his cool in stoppage time! pic.twitter.com/WAH20txnQd
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 19, 2022
Not a Roma or Jose fan, But they were denied a clear penalty in the box. I guess shoving a player into the ground is now accepted. This ref, and VAR should be held accountable.
Thank you Villarusso, I can accept the bad results but not the bad officiating. I appreciate when a non Roma fan can admit to this. I am still absolutely stunned theres yet to be a serious discussion on the terrible officiating directed at Roma this year.