Referee Anthony Taylor escorted previous Roma mob by police after Europa League last
Roma followers had been filmed hurling abuse and objects on the English official, 44, and his household after he had overseen the Italian membership’s defeat to Sevilla on penalties.
Eight yellow playing cards had been handed to the Giallorossi gamers and workers, together with coach Jose Mourinho, in the course of the sport which was continuously dragged out by damage stoppages and gamesmanship.
Mourinho was seen abusing Taylor within the automotive park after Wednesday evening’s sport in footage that went viral on social media.
The 60-year-old had mentioned post-match: “It was an intense, vibrant game with a referee who seemed Spanish. It was yellow, yellow, yellow all the time.”
Roma director Tiago Pinto echoed Mourinho’s sentiment by calling into query Taylor’s “balance”.
“We at AS Roma do not want to doubt the merits of Sevilla, we believe that with our opponents we played a great final, honouring the spotlight that UEFA offered us,” he informed news company ANSA.
“We are not accustomed to commenting on this type of situation in the heat of the moment, but today we analysed both the most obvious incidents and those that were less evident, and it is clear that the officiating in terms of disciplinary action was not balanced.”
UK referees physique PGMOL launched an announcement on Thursday evening providing their assist to Premier League referee Taylor and his household.
A press release learn: “PGMOL is aware of videos circulating on social media showing Anthony Taylor and his family being harassed and abused at Budapest Airport.
“We are appalled at the unjustified and abhorrent abuse directed at Anthony and his family as he tries to make his way home from refereeing the UEFA Europa League final.
“We will continue to provide our full support to Anthony and his family.”