UEFA Fines “Roma” coach Claudio Ranieri for referee comments

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has fined "Roma" coach Claudio Ranieri €20,000 for criticizing the referees during the Europa League play-off match against "Porto", "Football Italia" reported.

The team will also have to pay an additional €11,000 for inappropriate behavior during the match.

The match, which took place on February 13, ended in a 1-1 draw. In the second half, German referee Tobias Stieler sent off "Roma" midfielder Brian Cristante, which angered Ranieri.

In the return leg, "Roma" defeated "Porto" 3-2 and advanced to the round of 16. During this match, Uzbek forward Eldor Shomurodov assisted Paulo Dybala in scoring a goal.

As a reminder, it was previously reported that Shomurodov’s performance in the last round of the Italian championship was praised.

On the night of March 3, in the 27th round of Serie A, "Roma" hosted "Como" at home and won 2-1.