José Mourinho found himself at the center of controversy following Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 defeat to Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals.
The heated encounter saw Victor Osimhen score both goals for Galatasaray, while Sebastian Szymański netted Fenerbahçe’s only goal. However, it was Mourinho’s actions during stoppage time that grabbed headlines, as he approached Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk and appeared to pinch his nose. Buruk then fell to the ground, sparking a furious reaction from both sets of players and escalating tensions in an already volatile atmosphere.
The incident contributed to an ill-tempered finale, with three red cards shown during stoppage time. Fenerbahçe’s Mert Hakan Yandaş and Galatasaray’s Kerem Demirbay and Barış Alper Yılmaz were all sent off, further intensifying the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Mourinho’s latest controversy comes amid ongoing disciplinary issues, having recently received a four-match ban and a £35,000 fine for allegedly making racist and offensive comments about Turkish referees and Galatasaray officials.
The match underscored the deep-rooted hostility between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, with emotions boiling over both on and off the pitch. Mourinho’s actions will likely face further scrutiny, adding another chapter to the storied animosity between Turkey’s two biggest clubs.
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