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Jose Mourinho, beloved by Roma fans, was unexpectedly sacked by the club's owners, the Friedkins, after a string of poor results. Despite his desire to stay and hold talks for a new deal, Mourinho was abruptly told to leave with immediate effect. His interim replacement, Roma legend Daniele De Rossi, has been chosen. The decision has sparked protests from fans and raised questions about the club's direction and future.
José Mourinho has been sacked by AS Roma after a string of disappointing results, including back-to-back defeats to rivals Lazio and AC Milan. Despite winning the Europa Conference League last season, Roma's underperformance led to Mourinho's dismissal in his third season at the club. Speculation about a potential return to Chelsea has emerged, but for now, it remains mere speculation.
Romelu Lukaku is set to join AS Roma on loan, reuniting with José Mourinho, after Juventus interest fell through. Lukaku's sudden decision has forced Chelsea to reconsider a loan option, with Roma expected to cover most of his wages. The deal is not expected to include a buy-option or obligation.
Jose Mourinho has been charged by UEFA for using abusive language against a match official after AS Roma's loss to Sevilla in the Europa League final. Mourinho was critical of the refereeing after the game and was filmed shouting at officials. The referee and his family were harassed by Roma fans at Budapest Airport after the match. Mourinho's first loss in seven European finals in his career was an ill-tempered match on both sides, with a total of 14 yellow cards being brandished.
AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has said he wants to stay at the club but deserves more, and that missing out on the Champions League next season is "a good thing" as the team is not ready for it. Mourinho's future at the Italian club is uncertain, and he is expected to discuss it with the ownership in the coming days. Despite having another year on his contract, if an agreement is not reached, the two sides will likely part ways after the game against Spezia on Sunday.
Sevilla beat AS Roma 4-1 on penalties to win the Europa League for a record-extending seventh time, handing Roma boss Jose Mourinho his first defeat in six European finals. After an unspectacular match ended 1-1 after extra time, Sevilla ruthlessly punished the Italians in the shootout, with Gonzalo Montiel firing home the winning spot kick. Sevilla keeper Yassine Bounou was their hero in the shootout, saving penalties from Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez while the Spaniards were flawless in their own execution, scoring their first four.
AS Roma reached the Europa League final with a 1-0 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen, following a 0-0 draw in the second leg. Leverkusen dominated the game but missed numerous chances and hit the woodwork, while Roma survived intense pressure to advance thanks to last week's 1-0 win in Italy. The Rome side will play the winners of the other semifinal between Sevilla and Juventus in the final on May 31 in Budapest.
The Europa League semifinalists are Juventus, AS Roma, Sevilla, and Bayer Leverkusen. Juventus is the favorite to win the tournament with a strong defense and big-game players like Angel Di Maria and Dusan Vlahovic. AS Roma, led by manager Jose Mourinho and the talented Paulo Dybala, are a close second. Bayer Leverkusen has a potent offense but struggles to prevent goals, while Sevilla is happy to have made it this far but faces a tough challenge against Juventus.