{
  "id": 8864711,
  "title": "Jose Mourinho holds up screenshots of 'red card' incidents after Real lose Madrid derby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jose-mourinho-holds-up-screenshots-of-red-card-incidents-after-real-8864711",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:37:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/21/jose-mourinho-holds-up-screenshots-of-red-card-incidents-after-real-lose-madrid-derby/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho displayed printed screenshots during his post-match press conference, claiming two incidents should have resulted in red cards against Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese manager criticized officials for key errors, stating Real should have been reduced to nine men for two first-half incidents. Atletico's penalty and goal gave them a numerical advantage in the second half. Mourinho's red card claims centered on a clash in the 37th minute involving Jude Bellingham and Atletico's Cristian Romero, and a challenge by Lee Kang-in on Fede Valverde. Referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias faced criticism, with Spain's refereeing committee suggesting Lee should have been shown a red card. Mourinho questioned Arias's experience for officiating a high-profile game, criticizing his lack of international games and refereeing experience. Real Madrid finished the match fourth in La Liga, five points behind league leaders Barcelona, but Mourinho emphasized that there is still a long way to go in the season.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match press conference carrying printed out screenshots of two incidents he believed should have resulted in red cards for Atletico Madrid players. The Portuguese accused the match officials of making key errors following Real's 2-1 defeat, claiming that the hosts should have been reduced to nine men for two first-half incidents. Defender Dean…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Jose Mourinho holds up screenshots of 'red card' incidents after Real lose Madrid derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jose-mourinho-holds-up-screenshots-of-red-card-incidents-after-real",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:37:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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