Manchester United came within one minute of a landmark victory at Stamford Bridge today, but the game will likely not be remembered for events on the pitch. Jose Mourinho took exception to the way a member of Chelsea's staff celebrated Ross Barkley's late equaliser. But who is Marco Ianni, the man who sparked the events? Ianni emerged from the tunnel after Barkley's goal, and seemed to goad the United bench. Mourinho tried to confront the Italian, but was prevented from doing so by stewards standing in between the two benches. Who Is Marco Ianni? Marco Ianni is a 32-year-old Italian. He spent two years working under Maurizio Sarri at Napoli as a technical director. Advertisement He followed Sarri to Stamford Bridge during the summer, where his official title is 'second assistant coach.' This would imply that Ianni has no previous links or feud with Mourinho. You might have assumed this was a member of the staff left over from Mourinho's Chelsea stint, but the fact that he has no apparent link to the Portuguese manager makes this incident all the more bizarre. The Reaction Of The Managers The Chelsea boss was clearly upset with his assistant during his post-match interviews, when he had this to say. I didn't see anything on the pitch. After the match I spoke with Jose. Immediately I understood that we were wrong. I then spoke with the member of my staff and brought him to Mourinho to say sorry. I think it is finished. Mourinho himself seemed ready to move on from the incident. He said that Sarri and Ianni came to him to apologise directly after the game, which he accepted. Mourinho has behaved in a similar way on the sideline in the past, something he acknowledged in his comments.<doc-sep>Jose Mourinho reacted angrily to exuberant celebrations from Chelsea assistant coach, Marco Ianni, after Ross Barkley’s late equaliser, but who is the man that sparked the scuffle? Two goals from Anthony Martial had put United on course for victory after Antonio Rudiger opened the scoring in the first half with a header. But Barkley's 96th-minute equaliser caused wild celebrations, with Ianni jumping around in front of the United bench, eliciting an angry response from Mourinho. 0:42 Jose Mourinho reacted angrily after a member of the Chelsea staff appeared to celebrate provocatively in front of him following their equaliser. How much do we know about Marco Ianni? Ianni arrived at Chelsea in the summer along with new head coach Maurizio Sarri, and is described on the Chelsea website as the 'second assistant coach.' Ianni previously spent two years working with Sarri as a technical assistant to the manager during his time at Napoli. Born in 1982, Ianni enjoyed a playing career in the lower leagues of Italian football as a defensive midfielder, primarily with Sambenedettese, a club on the Adriatic Sea, currently playing in Serie C. He began coaching with Serie D side Citta di Campobasso before earning his big move to work with Sarri at Napoli, ultimately leading him to Chelsea and the Premier League. 5:47 Jose Mourinho says Maurizio Sarri's second assistant Marco Ianni has apologised to him following their altercation after Chelsea's equaliser. Ianni leapt to his feet to celebrate Chelsea's equaliser and twice seemed to say something to Mourinho as he passed, with the second time causing the Portuguese to react. Sarri intervened to apologise to Mourinho and both managers later confirmed that Ianni had also said sorry for his part in the incident.<doc-sep>Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Chelsea staff member Marco Ianni apologised to Jose Mourinho after his antagonistic celebrations following Ross Barkley's 96th-minute equaliser. Second assistant Ianni, 32, ran past the Manchester United bench and appeared to swipe in Mourinho's direction before he continued his provocations as he returned to the Chelsea bench. Mourinho attempted to confront Ianni, whose actions sparked a melee in which the majority of Chelsea and United staff members got involved in. Mourinho left the pitch by brandishing three fingers to Chelsea supporters to signal the three Premier League titles he won with the club as they chanted 'F*** off Mourinho'. Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri immediately accepted Ianni's celebration was inappropriate and apologised to Mourinho before Ianni approached Mourinho after full-time. "Not celebrations," Mourinho said. "Bad education, but I also made mistakes in football matches and I will make more, so when he came to me after the game to apologise I accepted his apologies and nothing more to say." Mourinho described United's result as 'awful' after they were denied a first win at Stamford Bridge in six years by Barkley's late leveller. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa prevented substitute Ander Herrera from making it 3-1 and Mourinho was left to rue that missed opportunity. "Fantastic game with a fantastic result for Chelsea and awful result for us," Mourinho added. "Because when you are the best team and you want to win. If somebody tells me before the game at Stamford Bridge you get a point, you say, 'Okay, that's good. It's so difficult to win at Stamford Bridge, I think every team feels it as a positive result. "But we were so much in control, we were so much the best team in the second-half that I think we clearly deserve to win the match, the Ander Herrera situation, I saw the ball in the net for 3-1, but that's football and that's the bad result."<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Sign up to FREE email alerts from Football London - Chelsea Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Jose Mourinho has revealed that he has accepted Marco Ianni's apology following the touchline drama at the end of Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Leading 2-1 deep into stoppage time courtesy of a double from Anthony Martial, Ross Barkley salvaged a point for the Blues from close range after David De Gea had denied Antonio Rudiger with a fine save. With everyone connected with the club going wild after preserving their unbeaten start, Ianni, a member of Maurizio Sarri's backroom staff, celebrated in front of Mourinho and his team, thus leading to the former Chelsea boss to leap out of his seat towards the ex-Napoli coach. A scuffle then ensued between both sides on the touchline before play finally resumed minutes later. Speaking to the press after the game, Mourinho explained that Ianni had apologised to him after Sarri had brought him to the United manager once emotions had finally died down. "I have made mistakes in football matches and I will make more," he said. "After the game he came to apologise to me and I accept his apology, nothing more to say. (Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) "Maurizio told me he would take care of it internally and I accept also his apology. "The young fellow come and he apologises. "I told him I accept as I did mistakes, especially when I was your age." Keep up to date with the latest news, features and exclusives from football.london via the free football.london app for iPhone and Android . Available to download from the App Store and Google Play .<doc-sep>
JOSE MOURINHO has revealed exactly what he said to Chelsea assistant Marco Ianni after the pair's shocking touchline bust-up. The Manchester United boss had to be held back from Ianni after the Blues coach celebrated Ross Barkley's injury-time equaliser in his face. 5 Marco Ianni celebrates in front of Jose Mourinho following Chelsea's late equaliser Credit: Getty Images - Getty And talking to Sky Sports after the thrilling 2-2 draw, Mourinho explained what happened between them after the final whistle. As we reveal exactly what happened to wind Mourinho up, the Portuguese said: "What happened was with [Maurizio] Sarri's assistant and Sarri was first to come to me and say he would resolve the problem internally with him. "His assistant came to me in Sarri's office and apologised to me. "I said if you really feel that way I accept your apology and forget it, because I also made lots of mistakes in my career. I'm not going to kill you because of one. 5 Mourinho said Ianni apologised to him after their amazing bust-up Credit: Sky Sports 5 Sarri apologised for his assistant's actions at full time Credit: Reuters Maurizio Sarri says he took Marco Ianni to apologise to Jose Mourinho straight after Chelsea vs Manchester United bust-up "He apologised and I accepted it." Antonio Rudiger put Chelsea ahead before two Anthony Martial strikes had United on the brink of three points at the Bridge. But Barkley pounced in the 96th minute, with Ianni running in front of Mourinho while Sarri jumped around celebrating. Mourinho also said the result was "awful" for his side. 5 The Portuguese had to be held back by stewards during the fracas Credit: Reuters 5 Ianni apologised for the incident after the match He said: "We were the best team on the pitch. If you say before the match one point at Stamford Bridge, it is always a good result. "But after the game, the way the game was, it was an awful result for us and a phenomenal result for them."