Jose Mourinho Lands in Trouble in Italy After Accusing a Center Referee of Being a Spy

• Jose Mourinho could be banned for up to three games after reportedly accusing a top-flight referee of working against AS Roma
• Mourinho was sent off in the closing stages of the match involving Roma and Verona after reacting angrily to decisions made by centre referee Pairetto in the 2-2 draw
• Verona were leading 2-0 at half-time but goals from subs Cristian Volpato and Edoardo Bove earned Roma a point

Jose Mourinho could be banned for up to three matches after getting sent off in Roma’s Seria A game against Verona on Saturday, February 19.

Roma had come from two goals down to earn a point in the game against Verona with substitutes Cristian Volpato and Edoardo Bove saving the blushes of the Portuguese team.

According to a report via The Sun, Mourinho had accused center referee Pairetto of being a Juventus spy after disagreeing with some decisions by the official.

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Pairetto’s brother Alberto has been working for Juventus for eight years in a commercial role and the former Manchester United manager had insinuated the center referee decisions were in favour of Juventus.

Roma and Juventus are currently in a neck and neck race alongside three other teams to finish in the top four of the Italian Serie A.

Mourinho vows to have a nice dinner after latest red card

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho revealed he was going to have a nice dinner after getting sent off for Roma against Verona on Saturday, February 19.

Mourinho took to his Instagram account after the game to reveal his plans for the night despite not getting the sort of result he would have hoped for.

"Picture 1 ball possession-picture 2 direct football-picture, 3 I love this people and for them I fight-picture 4 I don’t talk is better to go home and have a nice dinner. Have a good Sunday."

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Saturday's draw leaves Roma in seventh place in Serie A, six points behind Juventus in the fourth and final Champions League qualifying spot.

Jurgen Klopp Sends Strong Message to Liverpool Players

Earlier Sports Brief reported, Jurgen Klopp has cautioned his Liverpool players not to get carried away and lose focus on their rescheduled Premier League tie against Leeds United on Wednesday, February 23.

Liverpool play host to Marcelo Bielsa’s team knowing a win will revive their Premier League title ambitions and reduce the gap on Manchester City at the top of the league to 3 points.

The Reds are set for their first final of the season on Sunday in the League Cup final against Chelsea and Klopp has told his players where the focus must lie ahead of their next game.