Jump directly to the content

Referee Anthony Taylor and his family were confronted by angry Roma fans as he looked to board a flight from Budapest.

The Englishman attracted negative attention for his performance in the Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma on Wednesday night.

Taylor's refereeing performance has divided opinion
5
Taylor's refereeing performance has divided opinionCredit: Getty

It was the Spanish side who came out on top on penalties, much to the annoyance of the Italian giants who were unhappy with Taylor's performance having given out 14 yellow cards in total.

Clearly still angry at the outcome of the match, Roma fans gathered at the airport in Budapest to see him off, however, it was anything but a fond farewell.

Supporters shouted abuse at the 44-year-old as he and family members were was quickly ushered through a door by police into a more secure area.

It wasn't just the Roma fans who were unhappy though, with Jose Mourinho also tearing into him post-match.

The Portuguese boss waited for Taylor by the Roma team bus at the Puskas Arena and launched into an x-rated rant.

"F****** disgrace man, it's a f****** disgrace," Mourinho fumed, before switching to swear at the official in Italian. "F*** off," he continued. 

Roma fans were furious with Taylor
5
Roma fans were furious with TaylorCredit: https://twitter.com/momo50SSL/status/1664333852376965137
Taylor needed police to help him and his family onto their flight
5
Taylor needed police to help him and his family onto their flightCredit: https://twitter.com/momo50SSL/status/1664333852376965137
They eventually made it through
5
They eventually made it throughCredit: https://twitter.com/momo50SSL/status/1664333852376965137

Mourinho then approached the official's bus and added: "Congratulations, you f****** disgrace."

Explaining his frustration in his post-match press conference, Mourinho said: "Next year we won't be playing the Champions League and that's a good thing because we're not made for it.

"And let's hope that Taylor only officiates games in the Champions League and does the same bull**** there that he did tonight, and not in the Europa League."

The Portuguese boss waited for Taylor in the carpark before approaching him
5
The Portuguese boss waited for Taylor in the carpark before approaching himCredit: Twitter @tvdellosport

He continued: "It was an intense, vibrant game with a referee who seemed Spanish.

"It was yellow, yellow, yellow all the time.

"The injustice is shown by the fact Lamela should've had a second yellow, he didn't, and he converted a penalty in the shootout."

Topics