Mourinho hopes UEFA isn't retaliating against him. He links it to the Europa League exit

In the penalty shootout series, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce suffered a defeat to Rangers and exited the Europa League at the round of 16 stage. The Portuguese manager is certain that the exit didn't happen by chance.

Details: Mourinho expressed hope that UEFA isn't retaliating against him for criticizing referee Anthony Taylor after the 2023 Europa League final loss to Sevilla.

Quote: "The only thing I hope is that everything that happened to me in European competitions is not a consequence of the final in Budapest, and I hope it's just a coincidence.

After that final, after my suspension, things happened to us - we didn't play in the Champions League because of a penalty in the 120th minute, which only the fourth official saw.

Today we came here, and VAR is considered one of the best. He didn't see one of the three penalties. I just hope it's a coincidence. I paid for the dismissal and hope it's over. I pray it's just bad luck," said Mourinho.

Reminder: After the match with Manchester United in the current season's Europa League stage, the Portuguese directly linked these two events.