The Portuguese referee’s association APAF has filed a complaint against José Mourinho with the National Football Association. Benfica’s new trainer provided criticism of the arbitration on Tuesday after the 1-1 draw against Rio Ave.
Mourinho was angry about the rejected opening goal of António Silva. The arbitration made a line through the goal after advice from the VAR, because Nicolás Otamendi had been on the foot of an opponent in the run -up to the goal.
“We scored a goal that was rejected because one toe had stepped on another toe,” said Mourinho. “If this is the new football, I don’t like the new football. But if this is the new football, we must also accept that.”
Mourinho said the VAR wanted to be the protagonist of the game. “He called the referee. And then the referee missed personality. He normally has no personality. But referees actually have the responsibility to improve football, just like us.”
Benfica made the 1-0 a little later, but in injury time Rio Ave was still at the same level. “It’s very unfair, but we have to live with this,” said Mourinho. “It’s very bad, but this is how Rio Ave wanted it and what the arbitration allowed. We have no further influence on that.”
It remains to be seen whether Mourinho will be punished for his statements. Since his return, the coach has taken four points in two duels with Benfica, which is third in the competition. The Portuguese top club will play a home game against Gil Vicente on Friday evening.
The Portuguese Referees Association Apaf Has Filed A Complaint with the National Football Association Against José Mourinho. The New Benfica Coach Criticized the Arbitration on Tuesday After the 1-1 Draw Against Rio Ave.
Mourinho was Angry About António Silva’s Disallowed Opening Goal, Among Other Things. The refereeing disallowed the goal after advice from the var, because Nicolás Otamendi had stepped on an opponent’s foot in the run-up to the goal.
“We scored a goal that was disallowed because one one was stepped on another,” Mourinho Said. “If this is the new football, I don’t like the new football. But if this is the new football, we have to accept it.”
Mourinho Said That the Var Wanted to Be the Main Player of the Match. “The called the referee. And then the referee Lacked personality. Normally he does not have personality either. But referees, Like USs, Actual Have a Responsibility to Improve Football.”
Benfica later made it 1-0, But Rio Ave Equalized in Injury Time. “It’s very unfair, but we have to live with it,” Mourinho Said. “It’s very bad, but this is how rio ave wanted it and what the refereeing allowed. We have no further influence on that.”
It remains to be seen Whether mourinho will be punished for his statements. Since His Return, The Coach Has Taken Four Points in Two Games with Benfica, which is Third in the League. The Portuguese Top Club Will Play a Home Match Against Gil Vicente on Friday Evening.