José Mourinho was shown a red card for making a crying gesture towards the opposition's bench during Roma's thrilling 1-0 victory over Monza in Serie A. However, Mourinho expressed confusion about the decision, stating that he was unaware of the reason behind his dismissal. "I simply gestured towards the bench without uttering a single word," Mourinho clarified, as reported by Reuters.
Sunday proved to be yet another typical display of the veteran head coach's theatrics, known for their occasional controversy, as his team secured a last-minute victory. With the game approaching its end, seemingly destined for a goalless draw, Roma's forward Stephan El Shaarawy emerged as the hero, securing the winning goal against a 10-man Monza at the Stadio Olimpico.
During stoppage time, Mourinho was observed imitating someone in tears as he gestured towards the Monza bench.
Mourinho will be absent for Roma's upcoming match against his previous team, Inter Milan. The 60-year-old managed Inter Milan from 2008 to 2010, guiding them to two league championships and a highly esteemed Champions League triumph.
The Roma manager was sent off three times in Serie A last season.