Uefa has imposed a four-match suspension on Roma's coach, Jose Mourinho, for his altercation with English referee Anthony Taylor following the Europa League final. Mourinho, aged 60, incurred this penalty due to a post-match encounter in a parking area, during which he launched an expletive-laden tirade at Taylor. This incident took place in Budapest, where Sevilla emerged victorious over Roma via penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Taylor previously booking Mourinho during the course of the match.

Mourinho has been accused of employing derogatory or offensive language. Both teams are also confronting multiple allegations regarding the behavior of their fans and players throughout the game. Roma, in addition, have been prohibited from selling tickets to their traveling supporters for a single European match in the upcoming season. Moreover, they have incurred a fine of 55,000 euros (£47,300) due to charges involving the throwing of objects, ignition of fireworks, and unsuitable conduct displayed by their team.

What did Mourinho do?

During the game, Taylor, 44, was repeatedly called to the benches to take action as fourth official Michael Oliver struggled to keep control. Taylor issued yellow cards to 13 players, the most bookings in a Europa League game, with seven of them to Roma players, a record for a final. Mourinho criticised Taylor in his news conference after the match and was later captured confronting the Englishman and other officials as they boarded a minibus in the car park under the stadium. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss repeatedly swore and twice shouted about a "disgrace", before talking further in Italian. Taylor and his family were then shouted at by angry fans in Budapest Airport, with one person being charged with affray, according to Budapest airport officials. Uefa "vehemently condemned" the "violent behaviour" directed towards Taylor and his family at the airport, adding "such actions are unacceptable and undermine the spirit of fair play and respect that Uefa upholds". Referees' body PGMOL and the Premier League both released statements saying they were "appalled" at the abuse of Taylor and his family, with the latter adding: "No-one should have to suffer the inexcusable behaviour they had to endure". Mourinho's suspension means he will miss the club's start to their Europa League campaign next season after finishing sixth in Serie A.