Jose Mourinho charged for using abusive language as UEFA condemns Anthony Taylor violence

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been charged by UEFA for «insulting/abusive language against a match official» in Wednesday's Europa League final defeat to Sevilla. The European governing body also said in a statement later on Friday that it «vehemently condemns violent behaviour directed towards its referee Anthony Taylor and his family» after they were abused by Roma fans as they travelled home. Ad Mourinho heavily criticised the officiating during and after his side’s penalty-shootout defeat to Sevilla.

Europa League'I don't care' — Mourinho shuts out critics ahead of Europa League final30/05/2023 AT 13:49 He called one decision a “scandal”, and added that “my players deserve more. I deserve more” in his post-match press conference. UEFA said on Friday that Mourinho had been charged with «insulting/abusive language against a match official».

It was one of several charges dished out to both clubs. Roma were charged with «acts of damage» and «crowd disturbances», while Sevilla face charges for «invasion of the field of play». Both sides were charged with «throwing of objects», «lighting of fireworks» and «improper conduct of the team».

«The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course,» said a statement. Video footage emerged after the game of Mourinho apparently giving the officials an expletive-ridden dressing down. The officials he was addressing were not in shot.