Mourinho: "I was 'removed' by those who know little about football"

Former Roma coach Jose Mourinho has sent a message to the owners of the Roman club, the Friedkins.

"The European competition will start soon. I will not be there for these final stages, not because I have already been eliminated, but because I have been 'eliminated' by someone who knows little about football. It's a life full of ups and downs, and I'm growing despite the unexpected and unfair dismissal. But I will return with even more enthusiasm and confidence for these UEFA matches," football.com quoted the Portuguese as saying.

Roma will face Feyenoord in the Europa League head-to-head.