Mourinho Criticizes Referee, VAR After Fenerbahce's Loss

Jose Mourinho expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing and VAR decisions during Fenerbahce's Europa League loss to Rangers, believing his team was the better side despite being eliminated. The match ended 2-0 for Fenerbahce at Ibrox, leveling the aggregate score at 3-3, but Rangers won in a penalty shootout, with Jack Butland saving two penalties to help secure their place in the quarter-finals. Mourinho criticized referee Espen Eskas for arrogance and questioned whether his team's unfavorable decisions were a consequence of his suspension following the 2023 Europa League final. He remains hopeful that the decisions were random bad luck rather than repercussions for past incidents. Despite the defeat, Mourinho praised his team for their performance and expressed pride in their effort. Rangers will face Athletic Bilbao in the next round, while they aim to redeem their European campaign after a disappointing domestic season.