As one of the most successful managers in the history of global soccer, Jose Mourinho understands his actions are usually under magnifying glasses. The legendary Portuguese manager may have declined over the past few years, evidenced by the achievements of the teams he’s recently managed, but his media attention is still as high as ever.
With Jose Mourinho, controversy is usually just around the corner. The Roma manager will miss his team’s upcoming league game against AC Milan as he got suspended for two yellow card accumulation for shouting at the referee in the 1-1 draw against Atalanta on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho will miss Roma’s next league game against AC Milan
Jose Mourinho will not be in the dugout for Roma’s next league game against AC Milan after receiving marching orders for charging at the referee on two different occasions, which saw him receive two yellow cards.
Mourinho’s long history of controversies includes clashes with referees for decisions against his teams, and the former United and Chelsea manager was at it again as Atalanta held Roma to a 1-1 draw, with Mourinho’s side enduring another disappointing outing in the Serie A.
Roma had gone behind in the game very early after Teun Koopmeiners gave Atalanta the lead in the eighth minute of the game. Roma then started dominating the game and finally won and converted a penalty through Paulo Dybala six minutes before half-time to draw level.
Jose Mourinho, who has recently debunked the rumors linking him with the Brazil national team job, received his first yellow card in the first half for directing his anger towards the match official. The former Chelsea manager got his second late in the second half and was sent off, which means he won’t be available for their next league game against AC Milan, which will be played at the San Siro stadium next Sunday.
Roma crowd chants Jose Mourinho’s name during his sending-off
Despite his recent decline as far as management and achievements are concerned, Jose Mourinho is a beloved figure among the Roma fans, thanks to his delivery of the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League trophy in 2022.
Roma fans showed him how much love they had for Mourinho by chanting his name to show support after his late sending-off against Atalanta on Sunday. Mourinho had protested to the referee after an opposition player tackled a Roma player without any kind of caution.
Sadly, Mourinho had already been booked in the first half, leaving the referee with no choice but to send him to the dressing room earlier than he must have planned.
Mourinho will miss Roma’s next league game against AC Milan at the San Siro next Sunday but will be available for their clash against Verona some six days later.
The former United manager continues to dominate the headlines after taking a slight dig at his former employers at Manchester United for the lack of support during his time at the club.
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