After Maurizio Sarri’s team slightly edged out a 1-0 victory in an intense derby at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Roma boss, Jose Mourinho and Claudio Lotito the President of Lazio reportedly got into a heated argument.
Mattia Zaccagni’s goal in the second half helped Lazio move up to second in Serie A and establish a five-point advantage over their fierce rivals in the Italian top division.
Midway through the first half of a heated Derby della Capitale. Roma star Roger Ibanez was dismissed for a second infraction. At the conclusion of the game, Bryan Cristante and Lazio defender Adam Marusic were also given the boot.
What Happened After The End Of The Game?
However, according to reports in Italy, the dramatic scenes continued after the final whistle as Mourinho and Lotito got into a heated argument in the locker room and tunnel.
Mourinho allegedly turned to Lotito after the derby loss and said: What the f*** are you looking at?’
According to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the President immediately replied: ‘I am the president of Lazio and you are a guest. This is my home and I go wherever I like. And you can’t be here.’
Salvatore Foti, of Roma, and Danilo Cataldi, a midfielder for Lazio, allegedly had to step in to prevent the altercation from getting worse.
While Lotito is accurate in saying that the Stadio Olimpico is his home. Roma also call the stadium home because the two teams share the stadium.
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Six red cards were handed out by referees in Roma’s last five matches. With half of thise issued to his players. Showing that Mourinho has developed a practice of coaching in tumultuous situations lately.
Roma once appeared to be favorites to earn a Champions League berth for the following season. Now, they have fallen to fifth in Serie A and are only two points above Atalanta, who are currently in sixth place.
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