England referee Anthony Taylor is goaded by furious Roma fans at Budapest airport as staff lock him in a room for their own safety – after Jose Mourinho slammed him for the Champions League final Europa League “bull ****”
Under-fire referee Anthony Taylor had to be escorted through a crowd of furious Roma fans and into a room by Budapest airport police after he raged during his performance in their League final defeat Europe.
The Italian side lost on penalties to Sevilla after the bloody showdown was sent from distance, with Paulo Dybala’s first-half goal canceled out by Gianluca Mancini’s own goal, condemning Jose Mourinho in his first defeat in the European final.
Mourinho raged long after the final whistle at Puskas Arena and bullied Taylor’s official as a ‘bull ***’ during his press conference before waiting in the car park and calling him a “damn shame”.
Taylor was tasked with overseeing a fiery affair and held up 14 yellow cards to Roma and Sevilla players, the most ever shown in a Europa League draw.
He also made several controversial decisions, awarding Sevilla a penalty before overturning his appeal and denying Roma a kick for a potential handball.
Referee Anthony Taylor was goaded by furious Roma fans at Budapest airport
And anger continued to swell at the club even the day after the match, with a large group of Roma fans directing their rage squarely at Taylor after he was spotted walking through the airport before flying out. from the country.
Disturbing footage posted on social media shows groups chanting angrily at Taylor, forcing officers to hastily usher him into a private room.
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