At 00:00 on October 25, Beijing time, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe in a Europa League match away from home. In this game, Mourinho was sent off for protesting against the referee, which sparked heated discussions. After the match, former Manchester United player Paul Scholes commented that Mourinho’s performance both on and off the pitch was more spectacular than the match itself.
Mourinho was shown a red card after protesting against the referee for not awarding a penalty. He said, “The referee told me some incredible things. He also told me that he could see the actions in the penalty area and my behavior on the touchline.”
“I congratulated him because he was truly amazing. His peripheral vision during the game was incredibly sharp, at 100 miles per hour. He was paying attention to the penalty situation while also keeping an eye on the substitutes and my behavior. That’s why he is one of the best referees in the world,” Mourinho added.
In response, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes said in an interview, “This is more spectacular than the match itself. He’s back to his familiar self. It’s great to see Mourinho as he is now, rather than the not-so-good state we saw a few years ago when he was at Manchester United.”
