UEFA boss fire Mourinho
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UEFA president Lennart Johansson has hinted Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho could be in trouble for his antics during last week's 2-2 draw at Barcelona.
"Managers and coaches have a duty to see that we keep respect for the game and not behave like kids, making statements like somebody who's been promised a candy but didn't get it," said Johansson. "They are the ones who represent football. Their behaviour and their statements are listened to and guide many people in the wrong direction.
"If he was punished once, it can happen again, but he is not alone. It must be judged again. Excuse me using the word, but it's like crimes. The first time you are sometimes treated in a fairly decent way. But if you repeat it, it's much tougher."
Chelsea face an automatic fine for having six players shown yellow cards in last Tuesday's game. Barcelona's coach, Frank Rijkaard, may be punished for publicly abusing the referee after the final whistle. Although the level of sanctions rests with Uefa's disciplinary committee, Johansson would like to see players and coaches punished by missing matches.
"I do not believe in fines. It's obvious that Chelsea has money to pay," he said.
"Managers and coaches have a duty to see that we keep respect for the game and not behave like kids, making statements like somebody who's been promised a candy but didn't get it," said Johansson. "They are the ones who represent football. Their behaviour and their statements are listened to and guide many people in the wrong direction.
"If he was punished once, it can happen again, but he is not alone. It must be judged again. Excuse me using the word, but it's like crimes. The first time you are sometimes treated in a fairly decent way. But if you repeat it, it's much tougher."
Chelsea face an automatic fine for having six players shown yellow cards in last Tuesday's game. Barcelona's coach, Frank Rijkaard, may be punished for publicly abusing the referee after the final whistle. Although the level of sanctions rests with Uefa's disciplinary committee, Johansson would like to see players and coaches punished by missing matches.
"I do not believe in fines. It's obvious that Chelsea has money to pay," he said.
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