Claudio Ranieri's criticism came at a "high cost"

AS Roma head coach Claudio Ranieri's criticism of the referee has cost him dearly. UEFA fined the experienced coach 20,000 euros for disrespecting officials.

It all started after the controversial match

This incident arose after the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff between AS Roma and FC Porto (1:1). The match was officiated by Tobias Stieler, whose decisions did not satisfy Ranieri.

After the match, the AS Roma head coach commented on the refereeing, stating that "Stieler could have given the victory to the opponent." This remark was deemed disrespectful towards the referee by UEFA and led to the fine.

AS Roma club also faced a fine

UEFA fined not only Ranieri but also the AS Roma club.

? Claudio Ranieri – 20,000 euros fine.
? AS Roma – 11,000 euros fine for the team's "inappropriate behavior."

UEFA is striving to prevent disrespect towards officials in football. This may create additional pressure for football clubs and coaches.

Is Ranieri's criticism a common occurrence in football?

Criticism of referees by coaches is not a new phenomenon in football. Many famous coaches have expressed dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions.

- Jose Mourinho is known for his criticisms of referees and has faced significant fines multiple times.
- Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti have also criticized refereeing after certain controversial matches.

Such situations indicate that refereeing decisions in football always lead to debates and controversies.

AS Roma's next steps

Claudio Ranieri and AS Roma may consider accepting UEFA's decision or appealing against the fine.

Currently, AS Roma is striving for success in the UEFA Europa League playoffs, and the coach's fine may create additional pressure for them.

In the football world, Ranieri's criticism and UEFA's reaction are intensifying discussions about how fair the refereeing system is in football.