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An angry Jose Mourinho has revealed that his Fenerbahce side can only win the Europa League on one condition.
Jose Mourinho was critical of the refereeing after Fenerbahce's Champions League qualifying loss to Lille, which sent them to the Europa League.
Despite the setback, the ex-Chelsea boss suggested Fenerbahce can win the Europa League if refereeing improves.
Mourinho's team fell short, losing 3-2 on aggregate, with Lille scoring in extra time after a 91st-minute equalizer.
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The Portuguese manager expressed frustration, referencing a past Europa League final between Roma and Sevilla, which was marred by poor discipline and refereeing.
"We lose economically and the chance to play against top teams," Mourinho said.
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"But we would never win the Champions League. We would never reach the Champions League final. Never."
However, he sees hope in the Europa League: "We go to Europa League, and if... if... I prefer to stay on the ifs. But if we can do a great Europa League.
"If you want to know more about the ifs, watch Roma/Sevilla in the Europa League final, and you'll understand."
Fenerbahce may face Manchester United, a team Mourinho previously managed, in the Europa League. His comments hinted at the need for fair refereeing to succeed in the competition.
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