AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble after he admitted to wearing a wire for protection from a referee earlier this week.
The Portuguese coach shocking revealed after his side's draw with Monza on Wednesday that he was wearing a wire
“I’m not stupid, you know,” Mourinho said post-match. “Today, I went to the game with a microphone. I recorded everything."
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According to reports in Italy, The FIGC Federal Prosecutor has now launched an investigation which could lead to a suspension for the former Manchester United boss.
The chairman of the Italian Football Managers’ Association, Renzo Ulivieri has since condemned Mourinho for his actions on Wednesday night.
“The Italian coaches are on the side of the referees, without ifs and buts,” Ulivieri said, as per Football Italia.
“Without Mourinho, I would like to comment, but there is not much to joke about.
“Jose Mourinho’s statements are serious and unacceptable. In particular, admitting that he went to the bench with a microphone to record the conversations between him and the refereeing group.
“Justifying a choice he defined as defensive, even as a mere hypothesis, is an action that undermines the foundations of the entire system.
“It is not a question of fueling any personal opposition. Just a month ago the AIAC applauded Mourinho for his gesture to his fans in support of [Dejan] Stankovic, who was being insulted.
“This is the image we would like a coach of such charisma to cultivate. A quality that must enhance our sense of responsibility towards him.”
