Roma boss blames referee for “unfair” thrashing at Barca
By Reuters
05 April 2018 |
11:59 am
AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco says the referee spoiled their encounter with Barcelona with incorrect decisions as his side are on the brink of exit after a 4-1 loss.
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