After giving his silver medal to a fan within the crowd, AC Roma boss Jose Mourinho thanked his gamers regardless of dropping in penalties to Sevilla within the UEFA Europa League remaining in Budapest.
Mourinho was set to grow to be probably the most adorned European supervisor in historical past with six trophies and after a Paulo Dybala purpose put them in entrance it was trying possible.
Roma went on to concede an personal purpose and misplaced 4-1 in penalties when Roger Ibanez and Gianluca Mancini missed from the spot.
Mourinho informed ITV Italy after the sport: “I’ve gained 5 finals and I misplaced this one, however I’m coming again dwelling proud once more. The boys gave all the things.
“We felt strain in opposition to a crew that has extra expertise than us. We misplaced a sport however not dignity.
“I’ve by no means gone dwelling prouder than in the present day, even once I gained. We had additionally labored arduous on penalties however… we missed two – however all collectively, not solely the penalty takers.”
Mourinho stated whereas his gamers are unhappy, his aspect should go dwelling with their heads held excessive.
“We’re all hooked up to the shirt, to our nature. We take issues critically and humbly, we work loads,” Mourinho stated.
“Everybody reacts another way: one cries, the opposite doesn’t.
“Congratulations to Sevilla, but additionally congratulations to my gamers. The boys should go dwelling peacefully, with delight for having executed what they’ve executed. These are my boys from Budapest.”
Footage after the sport confirmed Mourinho handing his medal to a toddler within the stands.
In the meantime, Sevilla ahead Erik Lamela informed BT Sport it was a extremely powerful sport as Sevilla gained their seventh Europa League title.
“That is wonderful, I can’t ask for extra, this sense is unbelievable,” he stated.
“Actually powerful sport, not a simple sport to play, we weren’t feeling in our greatest means as a result of they defended properly and it was troublesome to seek out the areas and create conditions however this crew fought it out and tonight we’re going to take pleasure in it.”
