In a dramatic turn of events following Fenerbahce’s 2-1 loss to Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup, manager Jose Mourinho found himself embroiled in a controversial incident with opposing coach Okan Buruk. The match, which ended with significant tension, saw three players receive red cards during stoppage time, including Fenerbahce’s Mert Hakan Yandas and Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz and Kerem Demirbay.

The Aftermath of the Match

The altercation occurred immediately after the final whistle, when Mourinho unexpectedly grabbed Buruk’s nose. This unexpected move led to Buruk collapsing to the ground while holding his face. The incident has since sparked conversations about the conduct of both managers in the heat of competition.

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Galatasaray’s Response

In response to the incident, Galatasaray shared a lighthearted post on their official X account, featuring a smiling Buruk looking toward Mourinho. The post included the caption “YOU SHOULD NOT ATTACK, YOU SHOULD DIGEST!” accompanied by a shushing emoji, adding a humorous touch to the tense situation.

Mourinho’s Ongoing Controversies

This incident is just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Mourinho this season. The Portuguese coach has previously criticized the Turkish refereeing system, leading to a four-match ban in February for his remarks regarding match officials following an earlier clash with Galatasaray.

Moreover, Galatasaray accused Mourinho of making racist comments in relation to their players, claiming he used “unequivocally inhumane rhetoric” after a previous encounter where he referred to their bench “jumping around like monkeys.” In response, Mourinho initiated legal action against the club over the allegations.